Webb Weekly August 14, 2024

Photos by Steph Nordstrom.

For the Love of the Game and Our Nation

Welcome to everyone visiting our little corner of God’s green Earth for the 77th playing of the Little League World Series. Congrats to the teams, fans, and all involved as you complete this amazing summer journey. A tip of my cap with the American Flag on the side to Little League Baseball President and CEO Stephen Keener. He has done an amazing job during his tenure. He always put the kids rst and made it about the love and teaching of the game. is will be his nal World Series as he hands the reins over to Pat Wilson — a great choice by the organization to follow in Steve’s footsteps.

Steve has been with Little League for 44 years; wow, how things have changed. I think it’s very tting this matches the number Hank Aaron wore on his back. Who would have ever thought Little League and Major League Baseball would have forged the relationship to support each other in the global way they have? ey have always had a good relationship and reached new heights evidenced by the playing of the MLB

Little League Classic. I can’t wait to see the interaction between the Little League players and the Yankees and Tigers.

Well, I’ve already talked more about Steve than he would want me to. Enjoy your upcoming retirement, my friend; I’m sure I’ll run into you at a ballgame somewhere.

ere is much more to be found about the LLWS and all the happenings in our area in the pages ahead. Good luck and great health to all the teams, fans, and folks who make it happen. Please don’t lose sight of the fact that they’re just kids out there performing at an amazingly high level.

As we enjoy baseball, I thought it would be a great time to recognize a true American hero who helped provide the freedom that allows us to enjoy the sport. Recently, Eugene Otterbein, who does a great job for the Picture Rocks Veteran Memorial Park, reached out to me. ey were honoring a 99-yearold World War II veteran named Willis E. Ide. He invited me to the ceremony when they placed a brick in his honor into the walkway.

Mr. Ide served in the US Army during the Battle of the Bulge and other historic events within the 135th Signal Radio Intelligence Company. He su ered injuries and earned two bronze stars while defending our freedom.

e information he helped gather went directly to his superior o cer and then to General Patton, whom he met personally. e 135th provided key intelligence in the German’s failed Ardennes O ensive. is vital data helped propel Allied forces to victory.

It’s not o en that you get to meet a gentleman like Mr. Ide, who was part of this type of world history. He actually lived it, survived it, and at nearly 100 years old, can share his experiences.

He is a remarkably humble man who loves our great Nation and told me he was honored to serve and would do it all over again. He loves his family, who shared the special day with him. If the Lord called him home tomorrow, he stated he would be happy and not want to change a thing. What a remarkable American.

Well, I’m out of space for this week.

If you’d like to learn more about or donate to Veterans Memorial Park of Picture Rocks, please visit https://www. facebook.com/vetsparkpr/.

Just a quick note to save the date. Ron Mingle, Webb Weekly family member and overseer of the Uncle Ron’s Monster Buck Contest, would like me to remind everybody that e Sulphur Springs Ri e and Revolver Club will be having their 2024 Youth Shoot this Saturday. e event will take place between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m., and complete information can be found on page 48 with Ken Hunter.

Let’s all be safe out there. God Bless America.

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Take Me Out to the Ball Game

Well, y’all, it’s that time of year again! It’s a little bittersweet.

I absolutely love the Little League World Series and the attention it brings to our little corner of the world, but it also means that summer is coming to a close, which always makes me sad. It feels like the older I get, the faster these summers go!

I am fortunate to be photographing my 21st LLWS this year. There is little I love more than getting to as many games as my schedule will allow to shoot these games. Something about being in the photo wells makes my heart happy!

as I was finishing that paragraph, I received an email from MLB, and — good news, everyone! — my credentials for the game have been approved!

I had so much fun at the game last year! I had my own seat and everything! I am super stoked to have the opportunity to go again this year.

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I had a whole paragraph typed out here about how I was still waiting to hear if my media credentials for the Little League/MLB Classic would be approved. Despite getting approved for the first time last year, I didn’t know if that would mean I’d be approved this year. I had been stalking the credential site for over a week, as I heard back earlier last year. I was going to ask y’all to keep your fingers crossed for me. But

I’m a Braves fan through and through — and have often joked that my second favorite team is whoever the Yankees are playing, but that doesn’t mean I can’t and won’t enjoy this opportunity!

I am incredibly fortunate to have a job that allows me the chance to do things like this. It’s a job I love, and it’s a privilege to be able to capture these moments and share them with you all.

As we all prepare for the world to descend on Williamsport, this is just a friendly reminder. Be nice. I have said this in the past, but it is still very accurate. From a stranger’s perspective,

Also, be safe when driving. We have all seen what’s been happening on the spur on 15 lately. It seems like there is an accident up there every other week. So please drive safe, keep your focus on the road, and, of course, wear your seatbelt. Another friendly reminder — it is illegal in PA to have your phone in your hand while driving, so keep it stashed! Your safety is our top priority. It’s an amazing time of year to live in our area — go out and enjoy it! Catch a game, slide down the hill, and have some fun! Before you know it, the kids will be back in school, and the Crosscutters will play in the championship game!

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77th Little League World Series Takes Place August 14 to 25

By Lou Hunsinger Jr.

Adding one day of games in which tickets are required and celebrating two notable anniversaries are among the new, notable things that will be happening at this year’s 77th Little League World Series.

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In previous years, the only games that required tickets to view the games were on championship weekend, but this year, the games on August 18, the date of the MLB/Little League Classic, have been added. That evening, the MLB Classic will feature the Detroit Tigers vs. the New York Yankees at Journey Bank Ballpark at Historic Bowman Field.

According to Lauren Rude, Coordinator of Communications for Little League Baseball International, this was done to assist with crowd control and provide an enjoyable experience for all fans. Little League will use tickets for access to Lamade Stadium on Sunday, August 18. All sections outside of Section 1 of Lamade Stadium will require a ticket, which will be distributed on the morning of Sunday, August 18, in pairs of two at Will Call. The single ticket will

be for both games scheduled that day in Lamade Stadium and will have section, row, and seat information.

On Championship weekend, tickets are required to gain access to Lamade Stadium for all Championship games. They are typically unavailable to the general public as they are provided to league volunteers and special guests. If tickets become available, they will be distributed at Will Call on Saturday morning at 8 a.m. and Sunday morning at 7 a.m.

Two notable anniversaries are being celebrated, one of which is the 50th anniversary of the inclusion of girls in Little League Baseball. The 50th anniversary celebration has been dubbed “Girls with Game 50.”

The other is on Tuesday, August 20, when Little League will celebrate Dugout’s 39th birthday, remembering the day Dugout made their Little League debut in 1985. To celebrate the day, the first 5,000 fans to visit the Little League Fan Zone will receive a commemorative Dugout birthday pin. Everyone will also sing Happy Birthday to Dugout during the 4th inning stretch of the 7 p.m. game at Lamade Stadium.

Two other interesting events related to the LLWS are the T-Mobile Little League Home Run Derby Championship, which is on Thursday, August 22, at 5 p.m., and the Little League Challenger Division Game, broadcast by WVIA and Presented by Eggland’s Best, which is on Saturday, August 24, at 10:30 a.m.

The Little League International Complex will open most days at 10 a.m., and visitors must enter through the Main Entrance, located off East Mountain Avenue near the batting cages.

There are new Clear Bag Policies and Prohibited Items/Permitted Item Policies in place this year.

Here is the Clear Bag Policy that will be in force at the LLWS

“Over the past few years, many stadiums, sports organizations, and other event venues have implemented a clear bag policy to enhance the safety and security of their events at the urging of law enforcement agencies. The safety and security of everyone on our complex remains a top priority for Little League International, and this policy will serve as an additional way to enhance those efforts with the support of local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies. In addition to increasing the safety standards at the Little League World Series, this policy will assist Lit-

tle League in expediting entrance into the complex to provide visitors with the best possible experience during their time in Williamsport.”

As part of the policy, the following bags are permitted at the security checkpoint at the Little League International Complex:

• Clear Bags in the material of Plastic, Vinyl, or PVC (20”x20”x6” or smaller)

• Clutch purse/wristlet/belt bag (6.5”x 4.5” or smaller)

• Please note: Clear Bags will be available at all security checkpoint that meets size requirements. In addition, the following bags are permitted at the security checkpoint at the Little League International Complex but may be subject to a thorough bag search. Visitors with these bags should plan to arrive earlier as they may experience a longer wait at security:

• Diaper Bags (person carrying diaper bag must be accompanied by a child under the age of three)

• Medical Necessary Bags

PROHIBITED BAGS include but are not limited to

• Any bag that is not clear unless stated above as permitted.

• Clear bags larger than 20”x20”x6”

• Mesh Bags

• Tinted or Printed Pattern Plastic Bags

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As always, fans can carry approved personal items in their pockets or jackets, including keys, phones, wallets, and credit cards. Bags that do not meet the policy are prohibited from entering the complex. Relocation/disposal of non-permissible bags off the Little League International Complex will be the owner’s responsibility. No bag check will be available. Little League International is not responsible for items left behind, lost, stolen, or damaged.

As a reminder, free parking is available directly behind the Little League International Complex, with easy access to the security checkpoint for individuals needing to return non-permissible bags and items to their vehicles. To provide additional support to those visitors who have prohibited items that they would like to return to their vehicle, Little League International will offer cart shuttle service from the gate entrances to the designated parking lot areas throughout the entirety of the event. Individuals using other transportation or parking are encouraged to fully review Little League’s prohibited items list before departing for the Little League International Complex. NOTE: This policy pertains to bags and is not an

all-inclusive list of items that are prohibited from being taken into the Little League International Complex. Guests are encouraged to bring only necessary items into the complex, and all fans and their belongings are subject to inspection at the entrances. Please review the complete Prohibitive Items List for the 2024 Little League Baseball World Series.

The information about parking and transportation includes: Focusing on making the event an affordable and family-friendly event, FREE PARKING is available in the South Williamsport Sports Complex (617 E. Mountain Avenue), directly behind the Little League International Complex. Parking is also available in the Transit Authority parking deck located on Third Street in Downtown Williamsport, where River Valley Transit Shuttles are available to transport guests to the Main Entrance of the Little League World Series Complex. The Shuttles are located one block over off Pine Street.

During the course of the LLWS, fans will have the chance to experience 38 baseball games between Howard J. Lamade Stadium and Volunteer Stadium, with Championship Weekend on August 24-25.

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Matthew Wade Stetts, 31, of Williamsport

Leon E. Lewis, 95, of Williamsport

Beatrice Berry Mellinger, 91, of State College

Dan D. Peterman, 93, of Muncy Valley

Carl Glenn Rogers, 67, of Lock Haven

Patricia Ann Smith, 71, of Lock Haven

William “Willie” G. Norman, 75, of Jersey Shore

Mary Ellen Bennett (Silvagni), 83

Allan E. Hamm, 90, formerly of South Williamsport

Beverly D. “Peach” Bardo, 92, of Muncy

Sandra A. “Sandy” (Snyder) Myers, 87, of Jersey Shore

Michael P. “Mike” Croyle, 73, of Williamsport

Catheran “Cathie” Jackson-Oliver, 77, of Williamsport

Dolores R. Embick, 86, of Loganton

Charles C. Royer, 94

Thomas G. Rishel, Sr., 81, of Muncy

Todd William Benner, 68, of Montoursville

Audrey Dawn Costill, 69, of Montgomery

Robert S. “Bob” Rook, 81, of Cogan Station

Deborah D. Britton, 69, of Linden

Donna L. (Markle) Runnels, 88, of Williamsport

WASD Open House Schedule Announced

The Williamsport Area School District has announced the dates for its annual round of open houses to kick off the start of the 2024-2025 school year.

This year’s open house schedule is listed below in order by date: Williamsport Area Middle School will be from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 20 for seventhgrade students and from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. for eighth-grade students.

Intermediate schools (Curtin and Lycoming Valley) will be from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Aug. 21. (For those attending Lycoming Valley, fourth-grade open house will be from 5:30 to 6:15 p.m. and from 6:15 to 7 p.m. for fifth and sixth grades.)

Primary schools (Cochran, Hepburn-Lycoming and Jackson) will be held from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Aug. 22. Williamsport Area High School will host an open house from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Aug. 22. Open house will begin for freshmen and new students at 7 p.m. and 11thand 12th-grade students will have the opportunity to attend a “What’s My Plan After Graduation?” session at 7:30 p.m.

Attending an open house is a great way for students and families to see their building, learn more about grade level programs and opportunities, and meet faculty and staff. The first day of school for WASD students is Monday, Aug. 26.

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County Hall Corner: Baseball is More Than a Game

By Larry Stout

Lycoming County government will be less active in the next couple of weeks, just as many other organizations in our community will be in full swing because of an annual event that literally put Williamsport on the map — the Little League World Series.

It is o en easy to take for granted something that is familiar, which is the case for those who have lived in this area all their

lives. But there is a mystic to baseball that other sports just do not have. It is the oldest game that Americans have continually played at all levels. Many aspects of baseball are unique, such as the fact that (in most cases) it is not time-bound. Players are also of various shapes and sizes, more than in other sports.

But most importantly, baseball has been a vital part of American history. During the Depression in the 1920s, 70 percent of the attendance dropped o professional baseball because spectators could not

a ord it. Baseball owners got creative and invented an ‘all-star game’ as a draw and nighttime baseball for those who could not give up daytime work. Di culties brought forth innovations, an American

trait.

During World War II, many ball players served in the military, 39 of whom were inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame. ese include Yogi Berra (Navy), Ted Williams (Marines), Jackie Robinson (Army), and Joe DiMaggio (Army). ey were great role models for the country.

Two years ago, the Williamsport/Lycoming County Chamber of Commerce presented three new statues in Market Square on the corner of Market Street and ird Street in Williamsport to celebrate 75 years of the Little League World Series. e three statues were of Cy Young, Jackie Robinson, and President George

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W. Bush, hunched over a bar watching a batter, a catcher, and an umpire.

President Bush himself was there for the unveiling and remarked, “When I was playing Little League baseball in the middle of Texas in the 1950s, never did I dream I would be so honored by Little League Baseball.”

It is amazing what baseball can do. is game is truly American and has been picked up by other countries all over the world. In 1994, my youngest son Aaron wanted a baseball game for his twel h birthday. e problem was that at that time, we were living in the Republic of Latvia, formally part of the USSR, and there were very few Americans there at all, not to mention those who might have baseball bats and gloves.

But we thought we would give it a go, so we asked the folks at the US Embassy and the American Chamber of Commerce if anyone would be interested in getting up a game, and if so, do they have any equipment? We scrapped around and nally had enough players for two teams, two bats, and just enough gloves that we could share. But then we had the problem of where to play the game.

My wife thought that since baseball was brand new to the country, we might try to make a big deal about it and charge money for attendance to go toward her rehabilitation center for children with cerebral palsy. With some pull, she managed to get permission to use the Uni-

versity of Latvia Stadium. We were even o ered a sound system announcer.

Well, suddenly, news started getting around the capital city of Riga about the “American Baseball Game” that was coming soon. We even had to prepare to play the national anthem of Latvia and the United States before the game. e uniforms (t-shirts) were provided by two American companies: Team Coca-Cola and Team LuLu Pizza (an American entrepreneur venture).

I asked the US ambassador to throw out the rst ball, and when he arrived, I discovered that he wasn’t just going to throw out the rst ball but that he wanted to be a pitcher for one of the teams! e game had to be translated over the sound system because these people had never even seen a baseball game before, and the announcer had to explain everything that was happening.

And the rest is history. Young people approached us later and asked how they could play the game themselves. Over the next few years, interest in baseball continued to grow to the point that by 2003, they had an o cial national team. By 2012, the Latvia National Baseball Team had played in the European Baseball Championship.

Baseball has a worldwide appeal. Watching these young people during the Little League World Series is part of a great global heritage that we are privileged to be a part of in Lycoming County.

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Linen for Fall

Even though returning to school is on the horizon and the end of summer is calling, the days are still humid and hot. And we are probably looking at a warm and sticky fall. In years past, you may have been preparing to pack up your linen items by late August, but linen is no longer just a summer fabric. In fact, its beautiful texture leans into fall looks. Here’s how to rethink linen to style unexpected outfits as we slowly transition from summer into fall. A linen blazer is an ideal transitional piece. It’s breathable while still structured and can be worn in professional and casual settings. Quince’s 100% European Linen Blazer comes in five fall-worthy shades like: sage, navy, and chocolatey brown. You can pick up the matching pants for a full suit to wear with a sleeveless blouse now and a full button-down later. Or check out Cold Water Creek’s Linen Boyfriend Jacket to layer over a sundress on these remaining summer nights and wear with jeans and a sweater come autumnal afternoons.

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weekends and casual hangs, but a few years ago, suiting shorts caught my eye and have become a part of my summer work wardrobe. It also helped that my office’s strict pre-pandemic dress code is no longer enforced. Everlane’s The Linen Way-High Drape short is a great piece for the office. The high rise, fly zipper, and front pleat give it a trouser-type feel, and the cocoa/black stripe print appears more formal than the standard pull-on linen shorts. This could easily pair with a blouse and blazer now and then, potentially worn with tights and an oversized sweater in a few months. However, if you’re more in the market for a laidback short, there’s American Giant’s Easy Linen Short with a relaxed fit for comfort and convenience. Pick up the matching shirt and wear it as a matching set with sneakers and a baseball hat well into September.

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autumnal. Linen Handmade Studio’s Linen Pants Tori comes in a whopping 36 di erent shades with roomy pockets and a attering at front for a polished look. Wear with espadrilles and a ouncy tank now, then transition these pants with ankle boots and a poplin shirt as the days get darker.

ere are also Boden’s Kew Linen pants with a more traditional cropped trouser silhouette but bold color and print options that you can wear with just about every out t during this transitional season.

Speaking of transitions, this time of year usually sees a sartorial shi with back-to-school shopping and trends. e shi I’m most interested in right now is of the dress variety. A linen shi can be a godsend on sweaty summer days and a great layering piece in brisk weather. If you are in the market for an investment piece, check out Flax’s True Dress -Linen Shi with its notched neckline and bias back that create a simple yet chic dress. row it on with sandals now, then wear it over leggings and boots with a cardigan come October. For a more budget-friendly option, look to Ann Taylor’s Linen Blend Belted Split Neck shi dress. is LBD comes with

a fabric belt so you can cinch the waist or let it hang loose. Either way, you can wear this dress on its own now and then experiment with layers in the fall. Next up, vests. You can go two routes with a linen vest, cropped or long and lean. For the latter, there’s Banana Republic’s Lina Linen Vest. is tailored vest was cut for a longer length with a lapel-free neckline, so you can wear it on its own as a top and then layer it as a standard vest with the change of season. For a tted cropped take, check out J.Crew’s Slim-Fit Linen Vest. is 100% linen garment comes with gure-hugging seam details and covered buttons. Again, wear it on its own or with a camisole and jeans for a sophisticated yet casual look now. As fall rolls in, switch out the jeans with tailored trousers and slip on a turtleneck under this vest for a look that means business.

Linen is no longer just a summer fabric. You can wear it with chunky sweaters, cardigans, tees, and trench coats this fall as easily as you can wear it on its own during summer. e best thing about picking up linen pieces as we transition seasons is that so much is on sale, so updating your wardrobe won’t break the bank.

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As you can see in Figure 1, as the blood vessels that surround the nerves become diseased they shrivel up which causes the nerves to not get the nutrients to continue to survive. When these nerves begin to “die”

they cause you to have balance problems, pain, numbness, tingling, burning, and many additional symptoms.

Treatment at Twin Hills can include light therapy. The low level light therapy is like watering a plant. The light therapy will allow the blood vessels to grow back around the peripheral nerves and provide them with the proper nutrients to heal and repair. It’s like adding water to a plant and seeing the roots grow deeper and deeper.

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“Men in White”: Saving Penn State Football

ith such lms as Hoosiers, Cinderella Man, Miracle, Cool Runnings and Remember the Titans, the familiar “sports underdog true story” is one of our most reliable genres — even if these tales o en get embellished in the telling.

Chris Raymond’s Men in White, about the saving of the Penn State football program in the wake of the Sandusky scandal, is another thrilling story of this sort — though it succeeds without any of the usual tweaks and llips.

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cruiters, editors, lmmakers, play-by-play announcers and even the team’s mascots — along with writers, reporters and commentators from ESPN, Fox, Lions 247, the Penn State Radio Network, e Athletic, Sports Illustrated and daily newspapers in Altoona, York and Harrisburg.

A er all, it doesn’t really need them.

Journalist and sportswriter Raymond — a Penn State alum who will be at Otto Bookstore this Saturday — has avoided embellishment with a unique and compelling narrative device:

e story of this program ghting its way back to greatness a er devastating post-Sandusky sanctions is related almost entirely through direct quotations.

e industrious Raymond conducted 60 interviews himself, also culling statements, stories, facts and feelings from literally hundreds of rst-person accounts in newspapers, magazines, podcasts and television broadcasts.

Speakers include players, coaches, students, profs, alumni, parents, wives, re-

ough there can’t be many in Webb-land unfamiliar with this story, I should remind readers that in 2012, assistant PSU football coach Jerry Sandusky was found guilty on multiple counts of child abuse and molestation directed toward players on the team.

Shortly therea er, the NCAA — college football’s overseeing body — punished the college and its sports program with sti sanctions, making it well-nigh impossible to eld a decent team. e squad’s beloved long-time coach, Joe Paterno, had earlier been dismissed and passed away shortly afterward; meanwhile, the NCAA imposed a $60 million ne, a four-year ban from bowl games and a drastic reduction in scholarships. It also made the unprecedented move of releasing all players from obligations to PSU; that meant, to quote one o cial, “a recruiting meat market,” in which schools from all over the nation worked desperately to lure away PSU’s best players.

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e author also does a masterful job portraying not only the on- eld skills, but also the commitment, work ethic, innate likability and personal integrity of such now-legendary players as Sam Ficken, Christian Hackenberg, Trace McSorley and Saquon Barkley.

His many stories and anecdotes are similarly dandy. To wit:

Under the stalwart leadership of veteran players Mike Mauti and Mike Zordich, most of the team toughed it out. is despite an unfamiliar coach, no hope of post-season play and — partly from scholarship cutbacks — a decimated squad that wound up elding an unprecedented ratio of red-shirts, “true freshmen” and walkons (here called “run-ons” — only partly in jest).

For non-fans tempted to suggest that PSU was only getting what it deserved — keep in mind that Sandusky’s repulsive crimes had occurred years earlier, while most of the 2012 squad was still in grade-school.

As Mauti put it in an early press conference: “ is program was not built by one man. And this program sure as hell is not going to be torn down by one man.”

Decision by Paterno replacement Bill O’Brien — for the rst time in school history — to put players’ names on their jerseys; this resulted in the wife of equipment coordinator Spider Caldwell hand-sewing letters on one at a time. (She was grateful for players like Hull and Hill, but somehow managed Stankiewitch and Obeng-Agyapong as well.)

One season-opener in Dublin, Ireland, for O’Brien successor James Franklin, with 9000 itemized articles — 10 tons of team cargo — ying across the Atlantic Ocean. ere’s also the story of 6000 fans turning out well before the struggling teams’ rst season; this rally took place at 6 a.m. — for a summertime practice drill!

Perhaps the most compelling factor in this ve-year odyssey is how the team’s underdog status kept returning season a er season — due alternately to ve di erent coaches in three years; lousy starting records in some seasons; graduation of older players in the third and fourth years; and, perhaps most notably, many games in which PSU rallied to victory a er rst-half de cits of 10, 14 or even 21 points (in one case, they needed three overtimes to win).

In relating these come-from-behind thrillers, Raymond captures all the breathless drama of gridiron action, making the book both easy to read and hard to put down.

Not to mention the later unprecedented decision to add this intrepid 7-4 squad to Beaver Stadium’s “ring of honor” — usually reserved for undefeated teams and post-season champs.

e book’s Aug. 13 release will be celebrated Saturday with a meet-the-author from 10 to noon at Otto Bookstore.

Registration is required; visit ottobookstore.com.

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Roasted chicken with gravy, buttered mixed vegetables, whipped potatoes, fresh peach, whole grain bread

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Chef salad with ham, turkey, cheese, fresh watermelon, pimento spread, crackers

August 20

Honey mustard chicken, glazed carrots, buttered orzo, fresh cantaloupe

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Honey mustard chicken with crispy chicken, sandwich wrap, broccoli salad, fresh apple

August 27

Mexican taco bowl, Mexican corn, tortilla chips, romaine with taco sauce

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Chicken craisin salad, whole grain bread, fresh salad with Italian, fresh orange

August 21

Cheeseburger, hamburger bun, molasses baked beans, shaved brussel sprouts, gelatin with fruit

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Italian hoagie with ham, salami, cheese, pepper slaw, fresh cantaloupe

August 28

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Ham salad, croissant, three bean salad, fresh cantaloupe, fresh apple

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EVENTS

“Outdoor Rec Summer Camp”

What: Kids in grades 4-8 are invited to an Outdoor Rec Summer Camp taking place at Little Pine State Park!

Join educators from Little Pine State Park for three evenings of outdoor recreation instruction on August 14, 15, & 16 from 4pm-6pm each night. There will be opportunities to discover a new activity each night, including archery, fishing, and kayaking. Registration is required, and priority will be given to participants that can make it to all three nights. Limited to 10 kids. All materials will be provided. Signups will last till August 9th To register, go to the following website: https:// events.dcnr.pa.gov/event/outdoor-rec-summer-camp. Contact Ian Loewen at (570) 753-6005 with any questions.

When: Wednesday-Friday, August 14th-16th, from 4:006:00 p.m., each day.

Where: Little Pine State Park, Boat Launch for Aug. 14th and 15th, Archery Range at Northern End of Park for Aug. 16th

Live Music by Gerry Cavaliere & Friends!

What: The Today Farm is excited to welcome back Gerry Cavaliere and Friends, performing live music at the farm from 6 to 9 pm on Thursday August 15th!

This will be a special songwriters evening, with plenty of original music being performed! Come see the Molly’s Boys Jug Band, The OldHeads, and special guest songwriters Chris Carithers, Steve Kerns, Mike Hickey, Shawn Strickland, & Sean Farley. Enjoy great tunes with a Bullfrog Brewery beverages from our taproom,

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browse our store, and try some of our farm-made foods from Susquehanna Mills. Our store and farm will stay open an extra hour for your enjoyment! Join us for the next Gerry Cavaliere & Friends live music event on August 22nd at Today Farm, with different special guests next time.

When: Thursday, August 15th, from 6-9 p.m.

Where: Today Farm & Market 215 Shady Ln., Muncy.

PA CareerLink® Lycoming County Open Recruitment Event

What: Open recruitment event; Walk-ins welcome! Stop by to meet with employers and learn about all the exciting opportunities waiting for you! Employer(s) include Commonwealth of PA & Federal Bureau of Prisons. For more information contact: (570) 601-5465/ TTY (570) 601-1754.

When: Thursday, August 15 from 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Where: PA CareerLink® Lycoming County,329 Pine St., Williamsport.

PA CareerLink® Lycoming County Open Recruitment Event

What: Open recruitment event; Walk-ins welcome! Stop by to meet with employers and learn about all the exciting opportunities waiting for you! Employer(s) include SCI Muncy. For more information contact: (570) 601-5465/TTY (570) 601-1754.

When: Thursday, August 15 from 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.

Where: PA CareerLink® Lycoming County,329 Pine St., Williamsport.

Pho Friday

What: Come on out to Today Farm for a special Pho Friday until sold out! The talented chef Ellissa from Susquehanna Mills’ kitchen will be serving up Vietnamese pho, crafted with love using our farm-grown herbs, homemade broth, and local meat from our very own store. If you haven’t tried pho, it is a traditional Vietnamese soup consisting of broth, rice noodles, herbs, and meat, typically beef or chicken. It’s known for its aromatic flavors, often enhanced with lime, ba-

sil, and bean sprouts, offering a comforting and savory dining experience. This is a unique culinary experience you won’t want to miss! Bring your friends and family to enjoy a delicious bowl of pho in the beautiful setting of our agritourism farm, or take it to go. It’s the perfect way to kick off your weekend and savor a dish that’s a rare find in our area. Stop in the store to get ingredients and try making your own at home, too! Mark your calendars and come out for a delightful evening of food & fun. Don’t miss Pho Friday, the 3rd Friday of each month at Today Farm!

When: Friday, August 16th, from 4-8 p.m. Where: Today Farm & Market 215 Shady Ln., Muncy.

Dinner

What: Dinner – fish and chicken and waffles. Open to the public.

When: Friday, August 16th. Dinner from 4:30-7:30 p.m.

Where: American Legion Post 617, 901 S. Market St., South Williamsport.

Chicken BBQ

What: Chicken BBQ. Dinner: $12, includes half a chicken, baked beans, macaroni salad and roll. Half chicken only: $8.

When: Saturday, August 17th, 11 a.m.-sold out. Where: Turbotville VFW.

Book Drop-Off

What: Friends of the JV Brown Library book drop off. We will accept gently used children’s and adult books, audiobooks, DVDs and CDs that are in fair to good condition. Boxed books are preferred for ease in transporting to the sorting area. For more information visit calendar.jvbrown.edu.

When: Saturday, August 17, 2024.

Where: Volunteers will be at the State Street (east) entrance to the library to accept donations from your vehicle at the curbside so you don’t have to park or go inside the library to donate.

Dog Day at Today Farm

What: We will have dog product vendors on site, photo portraits available for you and your pup, tasty treats for humans + dogs, dog friendly hayrides, face painting for kids, and fun pet contests with prizes. Pet Contests starting at 4pm Best Dressed Contest - Bring your pup all dressed up in their best outfit! Sunglasses, hats, bandanas, scarves, all accessories are welcome. Best Tricks Contest - Let your pup show off their best tricks for a chance to win! Dogs can perform between 1 & 3 tricks. Please bring any props you may need. Pup cups: Eder’s ice cream with a Two Doods Dog Bakery biscuit on top will be offered for sale with all proceeds benefitting the Lycoming County SPCA. Dogs are always welcome at our farm, but this is the perfect time to bring your furry companion to our farm! DOG DAY RULES: All dogs need to be well-behaved, and on a 6’ leash. Poorly behaved dogs and humans will be asked to leave. Petting zoo services will not be open or available for the safety and comfort of our animals.

When: Saturday, August 17th, from 2-6 p.m.

Where: Today Farm & Market 215 Shady Ln., Muncy.

Kepner Reunion

What: As a descendant of Isaac or Tobias Kepner you are invited to the annual Kepner Reunion.

When: Sunday, August 18th, at 1:00 p.m.

Where: Van Rensselaer Park (behind the Ferrell Elementary School, Picture Rocks),– Pavilion 1 (large one near circle/restroom).

CHURCH EVENTS

CHURCH EVENTS...

Church Service

What: Sunday Service: The Bible is a Miraculous Book.

When: Sunday Morning, August 18th. Service Time 10:15 a.m.

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

Worship & Sing

What: Sunday worship and hymn sing celebrating our

Tobacco and Nicotine Cessation (adult and Youth) - All Forms of Use

Freedom From Smoking - Classes will be a small group opportunity for adults committed to quitting for good This class is paid for by donations only. This is an 8 -week program with sessions every Monday from 6:30PM -8PM.

N. O. T- Not on Tobacco- Classes are for youth who are committed to quitting the use of tobacco and nicotine. This is a 10 -week program with sessions every Monday from 5PM -6PM Parents must register students and must sign a student liability waiver form

RSVP by Sept. 1 st to Karen via email: kmelloanne01@gmail.com to register for classes. The location of both events is at Agape Fellowship- 485 East 3 rd. Street.

123rd year of worship. Message by Tony Mileto, certified Lay Speaker and Bible Teacher. Come as you are. Leave renewed!

When: Sunday, August 18th, at 9:30 a.m.

Where: Carsontown Community Church, 7951 Little Pine Creek Rd., Waterville.

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.

GriefShare Support Group

What: A weekly seminar and support group for people who are grieving the loss of a loved one.

When: Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. Please contact the church at 570-546-8030 for the most current schedule.

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

Church Service

What: Messages from the Bible by Pastor Scott Koser.

When: Sunday mornings. Service time 10:30 a.m.

Where: Heilman Community Church, 2792 Kehrer Hill Road, Montoursville.

MEETINGS

Notre Dame Club

What: Notre Dame Club of Greater Williamsport meeting. Members and perspective members welcome.

When: Tuesday, August 20th, at 6:30 p.m.

Where: Young Men’s Democratic Club, 230 East St., Williamsport.

Legion Meeting

What: Muncy American Legion Auxiliary Unit 268 monthly meeting.

Where: Roland Ritter American Legion Post 268, 515 Legion Rd., Muncy.

Domestic Violence Support

What: Domestic Violence Support Group suggested for anyone 21 years of age and older who have experienced Domestic Violence.

When: First Tuesday of each month from noon-1:00 p.m., and the third Wednesday of each month from 5:15 p.m.-6:15 p.m.

Where: YWCA Northcentral PA, Park Room, 815 W. Fourth St., Williamsport.

West Branch Pride

What: West Branch Pride.

When: Monthly meeting, 3rd Tuesday of the month, at 7:00 p.m.

Where: YWCA Williamsport.

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT EVENTS...

ARTS and ENTERTAINMENT EVENTS

Artisan Show

What: Pine Creek Artisans Show. 19 local vendors. Cash or check.

When: Saturday, August 31st, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m., and Sunday, September 1st, from noon-4 p.m.

Where: 145 Railroad St., Cammal.

What: Plein Air Artist, Deb Moffitt has show. This event is free and open to the public!

When: Genetti Hotel, 200 W. 4th St., Williamsport. Where: Through August 31, 2024.

Country Line Dancing

What: Country line dancing.

When: Wednesdays from 7:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.

Where: Woodward Township Fire Hall, Linden.

Ballroom Dance Classes

TAKE OUT ONLY

When: Last Monday of the Month at 6:30 p.m.

What: Beginning Ballroom Dance Class for anyone interested in learning to dance. Cost will be $10 per couple per class. To register please call Frank at 570220-4806.

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

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

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We are a non-audition adult community chorus made up of people from every background, and currently celebrating 81 years of continuous operation! Numbering about 50-60 members, we rehearse on Monday nights, starting 9/9/24, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and we are planning a holiday concert featuring “Seasonal Music of Ola Gjeilo and Others” in November.

Interested parties are invited to submit a resume/c.v. to wccmail@yahoo.com. Further information may be found on www.williamsportcivicchorus.org under “Director Search” long-term Directorship is advertised on Indeed.com and LinkedIn.com

OK, so I first have to start right out by making a correction on last week’s column. By the time I caught it, it was already off to print. Most of you know I wrote about my son last week because we had just celebrated his birthday. I talked about how many Legos he has built and the size of them.

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thing was insane. I googled it to find out before I even wrote my column and how that’s how I got my numbers, but Ty said that there are lots of different cranes, which there are. Anyway, my husband and son looked into it and came up with the number I originally had. I felt so bad I had the wrong number and wanted to apologize. I would never intentionally do that and wanted to correct myself. They don’t make that crane anymore, so the price really went up. But the $220 for 12,000 pieces is what made me double-think on this. His Lego Bugatti he did a few years after had 3,600 pieces. It’s so cool! He has done so many, but the Bugatti and crane have to be my favorite.

I had Tyler proofread everything to make sure I had everything correct. He loved it but said, “Mom, that crane was way more than 3,000 pieces.” I had written that it was around 2,800 pieces. He looked it up and said it was 12,006. He made the change for me. I wasn’t even really thinking when he said that number. All he explained to me was that there were so many teeny tiny pieces that weren’t just Legos because of it being a “Technic” Lego. I never thought twice until one night in the middle of the night. Ya know when you wake up at 3:30 a.m., and your mind thinks about everything except sleep? Yea, that time. All of a sudden, it hit me. $220 for a 12,000-piece Lego?

That doesn’t seem right.

The next day, I had Ty look it up again. He insisted it was thousands of pieces. My husband thought it was at least 5,000. I mean, this instruction book with this

I don’t want to keep yappin’ about Legos, but I just wanted to apologize for my mistake. I hope everyone is having a wonderful summer. Boy, has it gone fast? My favorite months are right around the corner!

Speaking of December, let’s chat next week. Remember me talking about Christmas prep last January? I promised I would check in this year for you all to help hold me accountable for getting started early. (And vice versa!) I’ll fill you in on how that is going next

week!

Sorry, this week’s column was kinda boring. I’ll end it with a joke to make up for it. It’s one of my momma’s favorites. Try not to laugh too hard! Why did the elephant wear red shoes?

So he could sneak through the strawberry patch!

A classic from my family, to yours. A true knee slapper!

Canned Peaches

Peel and slice peaches and place in pint or quart jars.

Bring 2 quarts of water and 2 cups of sugar to a boil.

Fill the peaches up with the syrup until it just about reaches the rim.

Leave some headspace.

Clean off the rim well before placing the lid and seal on.

If the smallest speck is on the rim, it won’t seal correctly.

BOIL LIDS FIRST! (Just a few minutes)

Place jars in a canner.

Boil 10 minutes for PINTS.

Boil 20 minutes for QUARTS.

Let sit on the countertop for at least 24 hours before moving.

*Makes about 1/2 bushel of peaches. Make more syrup as needed. I have used this recipe for years. Taste delicious in the dead of winter! *

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ook out, Lou Ferrigno, aka, the Incredible Hulk. Williamsport has its own Incredible Hulk, and his name is Tom Cillo. I, like most everyone in the Williamsport area, have known Tom for decades for a multitude of things, including his outstanding representation of “Raider Nation” to his willingness to eat a poinsettia (he claims they’re not really poisonous but don’t try it), but mostly because he is truly a great human being. Well, he can add one more accolade to his resume — world champion! That’s right, Tom broke the world record in the deadlift for the 55-59 age group. For those of you who aren’t ex-powerlifters, the deadlift is as it sounds: lifting a “deadweight” barbell from the floor to a standing position and then lowering it back to the floor with control. It is basically something we all do every day — except we don’t lift the equivalent of a small pickup.

ation (IPA) World Record in the deadlift. And I can assure you, at my age, it did not come easily. It was not handed to me; I had to go get it.”

Cillo, born and raised in Williamsport, recently moved to Ohio, where he immediately sought out a serious gym so that he could continue his pursuit of something that he has been visualizing for years. To become a world champ.

“Well, Dave, it finally happened,” said Cillo, “after years of training and hard work, I finally achieved my goal of breaking an International Powerlifting Associ-

“Until I met you in my mid-30s, I had never even performed a deadlift, but I soon fell in love with it, and I have to thank you for those early years of expert training and guidance. You truly are one of the best strength coaches in the country. Back to the deadlift. What I love most about it is that it’s you vs the bar, that’s it! It’s the ultimate challenge in the weight room. You look at just about any lift performed in a gym, and you can use a spotter to help perform the lift. But not the deadlift. You stare at the bar, and the bar stares right back at you; I love that.”

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and dedication to attain elite-level status. When asked what type of work went into his success, Tom responded, “Years of 4 a.m. wakeups for 5 a.m. training sessions. Years of successes, years of failures, years of experimenting, multiple injuries, surgeries, ice baths, moments of doubt, bouts of supreme confidence, and many other things in between.”

When asked about the day of the event, Cillo responded, “The meet I competed in was the Indiana State Championships on July 27. I competed in the 55-59 age group, and the amateur record for the deadlift was 575 pounds. I emphasize amateur because there are two designations: amateur and professional. Amateur is drug tested; professional is not. That’s something I want to point out to your readers. It is possible to achieve your fitness goals without the use of performance-enhancing drugs. That’s one of the things that makes this record rewarding to me.”

Tom went on to describe the weeks leading up to his competition. “About a month out from the competition, I strained my back and had serious doubts if this was even possible. I took about two weeks off from training, and in hindsight, that may have been a good thing for my body overall. And here’s one for all you chocolate lovers: I had read about an old-school lifter, Vince Anello, who ate ten candy

bars the night before a meet. He said the insulin release the day of the meet was incredible, and his lifting was off the charts. So, I tried it. I ate five Hershey bars the night before, and sure enough, on meet day, I felt terrific. (As a health educator who works with diabetics, I implore you

not to do this.)

On my third and nal deadli attempt, I pulled, somewhat easily, 580 pounds. I nally had the record, and it was a tremendous feeling. My only regret was not having another attempt. I felt so good that there was no question in my mind that I could have pulled 600. Again, this did not come easy, but standing on that platform, knowing the path I took to get there, was an incredible feeling. I’d also like to thank my best friend and #1 fan, who always reminded me to rise and shine.”

I asked Tom if there was anyone else that he felt should be credited, at least in part, for his success, and he quickly responded, “My mother is the real world champion

here. No way I could’ve done what I did without her. Toughest woman I know. e sacri ces she made for ve children can’t be measured. One of her jobs was working in the cafeteria at Penn College for over 20 years. Sometimes, in the winter, I would go visit her and warm her car up for when she got o work. Most nights, she barely had the strength to walk the hallway to get outside. Growing up in a sports family, we got to witness some of the greatest athletes of all time, rst-ballot hall of famers. Larry Bird, Lawrence Taylor, and Dave Win eld, to name a few. If there were a Hall of Fame for mothers, Rita would be a rst-ballot lock, no questions asked. She’s that special.”

Two Roads

ife is built on choices. In his poem, The Road Not Taken, Robert Frost reflects on the wonder and mystery of the choices we make, and the direction life takes. In case you’re not familiar with it, here it is in its entirety: Two roads diverged in a yellow wood,

And sorry I could not travel both And be one traveler, long I stood And looked down one as far as I could

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To where it bent in the undergrowth;

Then took the other, as just as fair, And having perhaps the better claim, Because it was grassy and wanted wear; Though as for that the passing there Had worn them really about the same,

And both that morning equally lay In leaves no step had trodden black. Oh, I kept the first for another day! Yet knowing how way leads on to way, I doubted if I should ever come back.

I shall be telling this with a sigh Somewhere ages and ages hence: Two roads diverged in a wood, and I— I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference.

Every road taken leads somewhere, creating a unique set of circumstances. Some are good, others difficult. Many choices seem inconsequential, but none truly are. Every choice accumulates into an array of somewheres that evolve into the story of life. As he reflects on the two roads, Frost laments that choosing one will likely forever exclude the other: Yet knowing how way leads on to way, I doubted if I should ever come back

He was right. Life moves relentlessly forward. Once a course is set, there is no going back. Oh, how we sometimes wish we could go back…

Jesus also spoke of two roads — and of one being less traveled:

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

Matthew 7:13-14.

God spoke of choosing between two roads as He was preparing to send Israel into the promised land:

This day I call the heavens and the earth as witnesses against you that I have set before you life and death, blessings and curs-

es. Deuteronomy 30:19.

Adam encountered two roads in the Garden of Eden as he considered the pleasing fruit hanging from the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil. See Genesis 3. He chose wrong. He chose pride. He chose rebellion against God. The road he chose led to death for all mankind. See Romans 5.

King David encountered two roads as he was taking an evening stroll on his palace rooftop. See II Samuel 11. One was narrow and led to honor. The other was broad and well-worn and led to Bathsheba, adultery, murder, death and shame.

Moses encountered two roads as he stood before the thirsty Israelites and a rock in the desert. See Numbers 20. He chose wrong. It led to being disqualified from entering the promised land.

Judas encountered two roads as he considered the counterintuitive strategy being employed by his teacher, Jesus the Messiah. See Matthew 26:14-16. He chose wrong. It led to suicide.

On a very fateful night, Peter encountered two roads when someone asked him about being a follower of Jesus Christ. See John 18. He chose wrong — three times. His choices led to deep regret and shame. Two roads. Narrow and wide. Blessings and curses. Life and death.

Have you ever wondered why these very good men living in extraordinary circumstances made such very wrong choices? And what about all of the very good men who have made wrong choices through-

out history? How is it that men of good character and honor can choose to suffer terrible moral failures? What is it that leads a good man to make a horrible choice?

And what about you and me? We’re good men, yet often we choose the wrong road. Our choices don’t usually lead to public moral failure, but they are choices and failures, nonetheless. They produce consequences that negatively impact our potential, our families, our communities, and even the good name of Jesus Christ and the mission of God. Why do we do it? What are the factors that lead us to choose the wrong road?

This article is the first in a series of articles called Two Roads. In it we will explore the reasons why we make certain fateful decisions.

My friend, there are reasons. We don’t just make bad choices on a whim. There are identifiable processes at work that lead us in a direction — and as we learn about those processes — we can become better prepared to make choices that lead to life and blessing.

A good man doesn’t have to fail. I pray you will join me in this journey each week. In fact, I ask you to find three or four other men to meet with weekly to discuss this series of articles. Guys, we need each other. We were never meant to travel the road of life alone. There is safety in numbers. I’ll seek out my guys — and I pray you will do the same. I look forward to sharing this journey with you.

The Bookworm Sez

By Terri Schlichenmeyer

“Power and Glory: Elizabeth II and the Rebirth of Royalty” by Alexander Larman c.2024, St. Martin’s Press

$32.00

324 pages

It’s a mess. And now it’s all yours to clear up.

Over time, too many hands tweaked this thing, dropped the ball, subtracted important aspects, added pet projects and then they dumped it in your lap to x. You get to untangle the knots. You must replace unneeded with helpful and reclaim a reputation. It was someone else’s mess to make and, as in “Power and Glory” by Alexander Larman, it’s your mess now.

Had you been near Buckingham Palace on the evening of May 8, 1945, you might’ve witnessed quite a sight: two teenage princesses, kicking and cavorting with their fellow countrymen in celebration of the end of World War II. Surely, the war’s end was a weight o the shoulders of 19-year-old Princess Elizabeth, the future queen. Her father hadn’t asked to be King. Elizabeth hadn’t requested the throne, either, but her Uncle David, the Duke of Windsor, had tossed Great Britain into a tizzy when he fell in love with a divorced American and famously stepped aside. Elizabeth was just a little girl then and her father had dutifully assumed control with some struggle, but the Royal Family couldn’t forgive the Duke

for what he’d done. He was an embarrassment that got worse when it was revealed that he’d been deeply involved with Nazis during the war.

As for Elizabeth, she endured a di erent kind of embarrassment: courting in public. It was one of Royalty’s “worst-guarded secrets” that Prince Philip of Greece had caught the eye of the young Princess, but the Royal family wasn’t totally keen on him. Still, he won them over, the engagement was announced, they married, and they

lived happily ever a er.

Until King George VI died in 1952 and the Princess became Queen with all-new problems.

George “had hoped to revitalize the monarchy,” says Larman,” but would run out of time before he could do so. It now seemed clear that his successor would have to continue the job for him.

All this may sound a little British-stiupper-lip-ish, doesn’t it? You’ll be glad it’s not; author Alexander Larman tells a mid-century tale with so many tiny details and small stories that you’ll be pleased and delighted.

Part of the appeal is the palace intrigue he shares.

Politicking is everywhere inside “Power

and Glory,” and the backdoor wrangling, scheming, and secret decision-making makes good reading, if nothing but because we know how this all ends. Larman also shows readers sides of the Duke and Duchess of Windsor – anger, plotting, befuddlement, and ultimate banishment — that feel fresh but also rather sad, in the end. Yes, Larman’s timeline bounces about a bit too much, but the back-and-forth works as a foundation to keep readers grounded in the main story of Queen Elizabeth’s astounding sense of duty and her lifelong work.

“Power and Glory,” in fact, will give you a new appreciation of her e orts to become relevant and to revive the Royal Family. It’s lively and readable, with a touch of wry humor — it’s clearly a book you need.

Julia Campbell Estate Public Auction #575

Thursday, August 15, 2024 at 5:00

92 Industrial Park Road, MUNCY • (look for the

Vintage Furnishings/ Antiques & Collectibles Housewares/ Silver Coins/ Civil War Era Bench

5:00 (OUTBACK) – Usual Assortment of Hand Tools & outdoor supplies –Christmas blow molds - Old Bottles & MUCH MORE!!

5:45 (There ‘bouts) Main Hall – Selection of Antique Lamps Gone w/the Wind style & Parlor lamps – Numerous Bronze Statues & Stands – Collection of world traveled Unique Umbrella’s – Beautiful glasswares & Vases - & MUCH MORE!

6:30 – Furniture: Civil War Era, 71” Cane Seated Bench – Very Nice, Pink Shade Marble top, Carved Mirrored Dresser w/ Wood pulls - Cherry style Dining Room Table w/ 6 Uph. Chairs & Inserts – Depression style China Cabinet - & MUCH MORE!

6:45 – Silver Coins: Morgan Silver Dollars – Silver Half Dollars, Quarters, Mercury & Roosevelt dimes- Genius of Michelangelo Coin Collection(FM). Coins not from the Campbell Estate.

Auctioneer Notes: Pictures on Auctionzip.com enter 5545 or GoToAuction. com enter 5228. Food Provided by Rubens Rubies. Chairs provided.

TERMS: Cash or good PA check accepted. Credit Cards Accepted (w/ loss of 3% Discount). All items are sold “AS IS, WHERE IS”, no guarantee made by the seller. No Buyers Premium.

The Mother Tongue: Finishing Weird Pronunciation

By Joseph W. Smith III

According to author Bill Bryson, the record for most allowable pronunciations in English is held by two unusual words: hegemony and phthisis. Each, he claims, can be said aloud in nine different ways. While I could not verify that online, I won’t contradict Bryson, whose bestsellers include A Short History of Everything (2003); A Walk in the Woods (1998) — made into a film with Robert Redford; and 1990’s The Mother Tongue, a fascinating and idiosyncratic look at the English language. If you’re a fan of Webb’s Weird Words, you need to get your hands on that latter linguistic gem.

And speaking of our column: In this fourth and final week discussing pronunciation, I conclude by explaining how to say several troublesome terms — adding material from Bryson to fill things out a bit.

Let’s start by correcting some common errors, shall we?

Espresso, to begin with, does not have an “X”-sound; rather, it starts out just like especially Water can be spoken two ways: WAW-ter (with an “A” like hall); or WAHter, where the first syllable rhymes with la. But the oft-heard woo-ter (with the vowel-sound from good) is not an option.

And finally: Sherbet has just a single “R” (not sherbert), while aluminum is properly pronounced only one way: uh-LOOmuh-num — no “yoo,” and no extra syllable; so al-yoo-MIN-ee-um is out.

Now consider these pronouncing disputes, which I will resolve at the end of this column: schedule, again, aunt and our common meme GIF — plus a series of locales (Quebec, Oregon, Lancaster, Lycoming) and foods: orange, syrup, ramen, parmesan, pecan, chipotle.

Answers later!

In the meantime, Bryson points out that our single most troublesome syllable to say is ough. If you include some outliers, this can be pronounced eight different ways: through; dough; enough; ought; bough; the now-defunct hiccough, pronounced like hiccup (yes, it used to be spelled that way — being related linguistically, and physically, to the word cough). There’s also an ancient form of the Scottish loch spelled lough (pronounce like Loch Ness). And finally, in England, thorough can be pronounced with “uh” at the end: THUR-uh.

Bryson likewise points out another pronunciation issue that you probably never noticed:

A substantial number of English words — like record, for example — double as both noun and verb; but the noun has

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stress on the first syllable (“broke a REKerd”), while our verb-form stresses the second: “re-KORD your song.”

Other instances include produce, rebel, convict, addict, affect, defect, subject, object, reject and project — along with minute, where second-syllable-stress is used for the adjective form: my-NOOT. Yet Bryson also notes exceptions to this rule: display, mistake and practice, among many others, are pronounced just one way, whether noun or verb.

And now to finish up by straightening out those hotly contested words above. In order to avoid overcrowding, I won’t list every possible pronunciation; you can look up variants at my primary source — dictionary.com

Schedule has at least five pronunciations, with the possibility of either two or three syllables; and if you’re British, it can start with “SH.” Preferred: SKEDGE-ool.

Again can have a long “A” (uh-GAIN) — though uh-GEN is preferred. Similarly, aunt can be ahnt (perhaps especially in Britain!); but ant is best.

The meme-word GIF would seem to merit a hard G, like gift — since it’s short for graphic interchange format; but its inventor, Steve Wilhite, is on record with jiff — like the peanut butter. (The other pronunciation remains in common use, however.)

Now on to geography: The preferred way to say Quebec is kwi-BEK, though famed Canadian Alex Trebek always used the less-preferred ki-BEK. Standard for Oregon is AWR-uh-gun

Closer to home: LANG-kuh-ster is preferred over the more common LANGkass-ter. And while our county name is not listed in most dictionaries, at least two internet sites indicate the best pronunciation: LIE-kum-ing — rather than lie-COMB-ing. But the latter is how I learned it, and I cannot seem to break the habit.

Finishing with foods:

Syrup is SUR-up or SERE-up — with SUR- preferred. Ramen has only one possibility: RAH-mun Pecan is best as puhKAHN, but can also be puh-KAN — or PEE-kan

.

Parmesan, meanwhile, rambles over an even wider range, with the following taken directly from dictionary.com: PAHRmuh-zahn, -zan, -zuhn; pahr-muhZAHN, -ZAN. Note that none of these have the “ZH” sound of leisure, which I often hear in this word.

Now as for orange: That is listed so many different ways in various sources that I’m gonna leave you to hash that out yourselves. Apparently, it’s good however you slice it — ha ha.

On firmer ground: Chipotle, of course, should be chi-POAT-lay. The reliable Merriam-Webster has three other options; but none of them, happily, sounds like chi-POAT-ull. To my everlasting shame, that’s how I said it my very first time — and, I might add, I never tried it that way again. Nuff said.

SELLS at PUBLIC AUCTION with OPENING BID of $76,000.00 or MORE & with the IMMEDIATE CONFIRMATION by the SELLER if LESS. Saturday, August 24, 2024 at 10:00 AM

This 1 ½ Story, Residential home encompasses 1,100 Sq.ft. of Living Area with 3 Bedroom & 2 Baths, on .11 Acres situated away from intersection traffic. On street parking to the main entrance of the home from a neighborly full faced front porch. First Floor leads from a spacious living room into the open, eat in kitchen or move into the formal dining area. Full Bath & Small Laundry area complete the First floor. Amenities include: rear lot, off street parking and a Two car garage– Rear entrance from Covered, Cement Patio – Fully cemented Basement & Natural gas heat, hot water. Updated Siding & Replacement windows. Cement Sidewalks with side entrance mud room.

TERMS: Cashiers or Certifi ed Check payable to Interstate Auction Services, LLC or Cash in the amount of $5,000.00 required at time of auction as down payment. 6% Buyers Premium Charged, to be paid by the purchaser as part of the purchase price. Settlement made 45 days from sale date upon delivery of clear deed.

Auctioneer Note: Home built: Prior 1978 – UPI No. 70-008-309 – Potential Buyers have right to inspect for lead paint, all tests conducted at potential buyers expense prior to auction date. Please contact the Auctioneer, Chuck 570-2200163, for your own private showing of this turnkey property.

STONES

ARIES – Mar 21–Apr 20

Aries, you hold the key to success right now, so everyone wants to be in your corner. Take things in stride and maintain your focus while accepting all the support.

TAURUS – Apr 21–May 21

Taurus, it is important that you streamline your workflow this week; otherwise, you may not meet the deadlines imposed upon you. Start implementing a new strategy.

GEMINI – May 22–Jun 21

This is the week to take the road less traveled, Gemini. Blaze your own trail, get out into the wilderness and possibly expand your horizons. A spontaneous idea like this can pay dividends.

CANCER – Jun 22–Jul 22

Cancer, someone in your social circle could be shielding the truth and it may frustrate you. But you can’t come out and accuse this person without proof. Step back for the time being.

LEO – Jul 23–Aug 23

a more concrete plan.

LIBRA – Sept 23–Oct 23

Be mindful of other people’s situations before you engage with them, Libra. What may be a good time for you will not necessarily be ideal for those around you.

SCORPIO – Oct 24–Nov 22

Scorpio, someone in your life has proven worthy of more attention. Give this person a little extra love in the days to come, and direct your focus to having a good time.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23–Dec 21

Social activities seemingly bloom around you this week, Sagittarius. There could be so much going on that you don’t know where to get started. Perhaps let friends lead the festivities.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22–Jan 20

Remember, Capricorn, others are not just listening to what you say, they are reading into your actions. Make sure you are genuine in both your words and gestures this week.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21–Feb 18

An important relationship could be coming to an end for you, Leo. You could try to salvage things, but you have to look at the bigger picture and determine if it is good to move on.

VIRGO – Aug 24–Sept 22

Virgo, you have been coasting along without a firm direction for too long at this point. While it may have been working for you, you will soon fare better with

This week you may have to take the first step in rekindling an important relationship, Aquarius. Are you ready to be the catalyst?

PISCES – Feb 19–Mar 20

There is not much you can do about financial issues, Pisces. Make an effort to start spending less, which may be the catalyst for a real examination of your budget.

Compiled by Lou Hunsinger Jr.

Memorial Field will close its 1927 season about Labor Day but before it does there has been arranged a series of events beginning September 1.

The Park Amusement Company, of which Dan D. Kline is manager, will stage a bathing beauty contest on Thursday, September 1, a style show the next day, and a Mardi Gras several days later.

The present plans are to hold the event at the ballpark and build a runway extending from the two dugouts so that every person attending can have a good view of the show. Arrangements are being made to have the field well lighted and permission has been received from the ballclub management so that the park company can proceed

with the preliminary work.

The bathing beauty contest will have many restrictions so that every entrant will be of the high type. Entrants must be between 16 and 28 years of age and must be not married.

In as much as the contest has been extended out of Williamsport the committed has decided that the winner will be known as “Miss Lycoming” and negotiations have been made to bring in a national beauty expert on the dates announced as chairman of the committee. In addition, local judges will be selected.

Every entrant will be provided with a bathing suit contest and after the contest the bathing suit will become the property of the wearer. Arrangements with a matron who will previously supply the entrants with their bathing suits and assist them with their preparations the night of the contest.

Real Estate Public Auction

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.-UPI#23-357-100.WQuietandCozy3bedroom,1bath,Ranchhomesitting onapprox.2.92acreslocatedinJordanTownship,LycomingCountynearUnityville Pa.EastLycomingSchoolDistrict.1,312sqftoflivingwithafullbasement. Enclosedsunporch2cardetachedgarage,privatewellandseptic.Pleasewatch upcomingadsforfurtherdetailsandaphotofor anyquestions/forprivateshowing pleasecontactLeviat(570)560-9543 forpicturesandlistinggotoauctionzip.com ID#45518,oronfacebookat”LeviSpringAuctioneering”WeHopeToSeeYou There!!!!

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RealEstateTerms: 3%Buyerspremiumaddedtopurchaseprice,Cashierorcertifiedcheckinthe amountof$5,000madeoutto"LeviSpringAuctioneering"downthedayofauctionwithremainingduein 45daysorupondeliveryofgoodtitle,propertytobesoldwithsellerconfirmation,buyingasiswhereis nowarrantiesorguaranteesmadebytheauctioneerortheseller,statementsmadethedayofauctiontake precedenceoveranypreviousmaterial,anytestingorinspectionsmaybedoneattheexpenseofthe potentialbuyer!!!

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UPMC Surgeon: Getting Back in the Game After an ACL Injury

UPMC

Orthopaedic Care

If you follow or play sports, you’ve likely seen a player on your favorite team injure their ACL, had one of your own teammates injure their ACL, or maybe you’ve even torn your own. As an athlete or sports fan, we know that an ACL injury usually means surgery, an extensive rehabilitation and a significant loss of playing time. However, most athletes or sports fans aren’t as familiar with some of the details of what the ACL is or the specifics of what

happens after you tear your ACL.

Understanding ACL Injuries

ACL injuries can occur from direct contact such as getting hit on the side of your knee. However, it is more common to experience a noncontact injury which often occur with explosive movements, such as:

– Landing from a jump.

– Slowing down or stopping suddenly.

– Changing direction or cutting quickly.

– Hyperextending your knee.

The sports that rely heavily on those aforementioned movements are the sports with the highest risk of ACL injuries: soccer,

football, basketball, lacrosse etc. Most often, athletes will experience an audible pop with injury and feel as though their knee “gave out.” The pop is the ACL tearing, and the knee giving out is the tibia (shinbone) shifting forward and rotating as the stability from the ACL is lost.

These injuries often result in pain, pretty significant swelling, and instability in the knee. Athletes should seek immediate evaluation and treatment for suspected ACL injuries. The first line of the Sports Medicine team is often the athletic trainer who will be able to assess the injury on the field or sideline and start initial treatment with ice and stabilization. The next step is scheduling an appointment as soon as possible with a sports medicine orthopaedic specialist.

Diagnosis and Treatment

A sports medicine specialist can often diagnose an ACL injury with a physical exam, comparing the injured knee to the uninjured one. However, even if the physical exam is consistent with an ACL tear, an MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) scan will be ordered to help confirm the diagnosis of ACL tear, but also to look for other injuries in the knee that often occur with an ACL tear. The most common injuries associated with an ACL tear are injuries to the meniscus, other ligaments or cartilage.

– Meniscus: You have two menisci in each knee. They are “C-shaped” shock absorbers that sit in between the femur (thighbone) and tibia (shinbone) and help protect the cartilage in your knee.

– Ligaments: Besides your ACL, the oth-

er main ligaments in the knee are the PCL (posterior cruciate ligament), MCL (medial collateral ligament) and LCL (lateral collateral ligament). The most common ligament to be injured at the same time as an ACL is the MCL. This may or may not need to be addressed with surgery depending on the location of the injury to the ligament and the severity. A sports medicine orthopaedic surgeon will be able to assess those factors through the MRI images and by examining your knee. It’s important to ensure — whether through surgery or bracing – that any additional ligament injury heals to restore stability to your knee.

– Cartilage: This is the smooth, shiny surface on the end of the femur (thighbone) and tibia (shinbone) that allows the bones to move smoothly across each other as

your knee bends and straightens. When your cartilage degenerates, the motion becomes less smooth, and the knee becomes painful — this is called arthritis. The goal in treating ACL and meniscus injuries is to protect your cartilage and prevent or delay degeneration. Treatment of an ACL tear depends on the level of activity you wish to return to. If you want to return to activities that require explosive movements like cutting, jumping, pivoting, accelerating, or decelerating, you will need surgery to restore stability to your knee. In order to restore ACL stability to your knee a surgery called ACL reconstruction will need to be performed. This is where a part of a tendon from somewhere else in your body called a “graft” (patella tendon, quadriceps tendon or hamstring

tendon) is taken and placed inside the knee to become your new ACL. At the time of ACL surgery, any other possible injuries to the meniscus, cartilage or additional ligaments are addressed surgically if needed.

Return to Play

Returning to full participation in your sport after ACL reconstruction surgery typically takes somewhere between seven to nine months. As a sports medicine surgeon, I want to get you back to play as quickly and safely as possible. There are two main requirements to return to sport safely after ACL reconstruction. First, we have to wait for the surgically reconstructed ACL to heal, allowing it to withstand the forces placed on it during sports. Second, in the first month or two after ACL surgery, you lose a substantial amount of

muscle in your injured leg, and it takes significant time and effort to regain that muscle strength and conditioning. If you go back to sports before you fully regain that strength and conditioning, you are at risk for re-injuring the same ACL or suffering another major injury. This rehabilitation process is guided by your physical therapist and athletic trainer if you have one. Like most sports, sports medicine requires a team approach. Your surgeon, physical therapist, and athletic trainer will all work closely together throughout your recovery process. When enough time has passed for your new ACL to heal and you have regained full strength and conditioning in that leg, you will be cleared to return to sport and get back to doing the things you love.

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Manage Hectic Mornings with Quick, Healthy Breakfasts

etting kids up and out the door is a challenge all on its own, and on those busy school mornings when nothing seems to run smoothly, healthy breakfasts can go by the wayside. While it’s widely recognized as the most important meal of the day, that doesn’t always mean you have time to sit down and enjoy it.

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RURAL LYCOMING DOWNSIZING ONLINE AUCTION #1

Auction Ends: Monday August 19, 2024 starting at 7 PM

ONLINE ESTATE AUCTION

Removal: Wednesday, August 21, 2024 from 1 to 5 PM

Location: 248 Lewis Road, Williamsport, PA 17701 Bring any necessary tools and equipment for removal.

Auction Ends: Sunday, October 9th at 7 PM Removal: Thursday, October 13th from 1 to 6 PM

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Solving your morning rush with grab-andgo breakfasts you can make ahead of time accomplishes both goals at once: staying on schedule and fueling your kiddos (and yourself) for the day ahead. These delicious and nutritious recipes come from Healthy Family Project’s 2024 Back to School Campaign, which is raising $12,000 for the Foundation for Fresh Produce to support children’s accessibility to fresh fruits and vegetables.

These Mixed Berry Whole-Wheat Muffins are a perfect solution when you need to hustle out the door. As a healthy, delicious treat kids can take with them to school or eat during the commute, they’re quick and easy to make. Loaded with blueberries - a bona fide superfood that’s high in fiber, low in calories and high in vitamin C, potassium and vitamin K - you may even need to make a double batch so you have plenty for breakfasts and after-school snacks.

With a simple graham cracker crust and creamy Greek yogurt filling, Mandarin Orange No-Bake Tarts offer another refreshing, kid-friendly morning meal. They can

help you start your day on the right foot whether you’re short on time or able to eat a quick bite together as a family.

Mixed Berry Whole-Wheat Muffins

Recipe courtesy of Healthy Family Project

Prep time: 5 minutes

Cook time: 15 minutes

Servings: 12

Ingredients:

• 1 1/4 cups white whole-wheat flour

• 1 teaspoon baking powder

• 1 teaspoon baking soda

• 1/8 teaspoon salt

• 1 large egg

• 1/2 cup maple syrup

• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

• 3/4 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt

• 3/4 cup unsweetened applesauce

• 1/2 cup chopped strawberries

• 1/2 cup blueberries

Direcctions:

Preheat oven to 400 F. Grease muffin pan and set aside.

In medium bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. In separate large bowl, mix egg, maple syrup, vanilla, yogurt and applesauce.

Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix. Fold in strawberries and blueberries.

Pour batter into prepared muffin tin, filling cups about 3/4 full.

Bake 15 minutes, or until tops are golden brown and toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

Remove from oven and let cool in muffin tin 5 minutes before removing.

Mandarin Orange No-Bake Tarts

Recipe courtesy of Healthy Family Project

Prep time: 10 minutes

Freeze time: 1 hour

Ingredients:

With this

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• 1 cup graham cracker crumbs

• 2 tablespoons butter, melted

• 1 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup

• 4 mandarin oranges, peeled and segmented Directions:

In bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter.

Press mixture into bottom of individual mini tart pans or mini muffin tin. Refrigerate crusts to set while preparing filling.

In bowl, combine Greek yogurt, vanilla and honey or maple syrup. Mix well.

Spoon yogurt mixture into chilled crusts.

Freeze tarts at least 1 hour. Top with mandarin segments. (Family Features & Healthy Family Project)

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CUTTERS CARVINGS

A Weekly Look At The Williamsport Crosscutters Compiled by the Cutters’ Media Relations Dept.

CHAMPIONSHIP GAME TICKETS NOW ON SALE

The Williamsport Crosscutters take on the 2nd half champions in the 2024 MLB Draft League Championship game, Thursday September 5th presented by UPMC, Antlers on the Water, Webb Weekly and Backyard Broadcasting. The first 1,200 fans will receive a free Cutters Rally Towel courtesy of Weis Markets and WILQ plus fireworks after the game. Tickets for the Championship Game are now on sale at crosscutters.com or charge by phone at 570.326.3389. Don’t miss the 2024 MLB Draft League Championship Game, Thursday September 5th at Journey Bank Ballpark! For Williamsport, this marks their second time winning a half in the MLB Draft League.

The Crosscutters were the 2022 MLB Draft League 2nd Half Champions but fell in the Championship Game to the West Virginia Black Bears.

The Crosscutters will be looking to claim their third league championship in franchise history, having previously won the New York-Penn League Championship in 2001 (co-champions with Brooklyn) and 2003.

COMMUNITY YARD SALE

The Williamsport Crosscutters will be hosting a Community Yard Sale at Journey Bank Ballpark at Historic Bowman Field on Saturday,

September 14 from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Dozens of vendors will be set up in the ballpark parking lot selling crafts, antiques and collectibles, new items, household goods, flea market items and food, all at great prices. Vendor spaces are $25 each and must be reserved by Thursday, September 12. Vendor forms can be downloaded at Crosscutters.com or reserve a space by calling the Crosscutters at (570) 326-3389.

PROMOTIONS RESCHEDULED

Due to a rain-out on July 30th, Jersey Shore Community Night will now take place on August 30. Visit crosscutters.com for ticket voucher locations. In addition, 150th Anniversary Celebration for the Williamsport Bureau of Fire has been rescheduled for Sunday, September 1.

TICKET EXCHANGES

Fans with tickets from canceled games dated June 29, June 30, July 10, July 30 & August 6 can exchange them for tickets of the same or lesser value to ANY 2024 Williamsport Crosscutters home game. All ticket exchanges must be done in-person at the Cutters box office at Journey Bank Ballpark. Ticket exchanges cannot be done over the phone or online. The box office is open on non-gameday Monday-Friday from 10am-1pm and on home game days from 10am-the 7th inning. Fans with questions can call (570) 326-3389.

Old School MARKET

We are proud to announce that Dr. Adam Fernandes, a General Dentist, is joining Lycoming Dental Associates on August 19th, 2024. Dr. Fernandes grew up in Winnipeg, Canada. He attended St. Johns Ravenscourt School, then went to the University of Winnipeg for his undergraduate degree and NYU College of Dentistry for his DDS degree. He completed a General Practice Residency at Monte ore Medical Center in New York City. Dr. Fernandes enjoys spending time reading, hiking and snowboarding.

Dr. Fernandes provides multiple dental services including fillings, root canals, extractions, crowns, dentures, post & core buildups and dentures.

Dr. Fernandes is looking forward to meeting and treating all existing and new patients to provide them with a dental home that meets all their oral health needs.

Lycoming Dental Management & Team

UPCOMING GAMES (see full promotional details at www.crosscutters.com)

Friday, August 23 vs. State College Spikes – 6:35 p.m.

Pin Giveaway #1. Presented by Pin Queen Productions. The first 1,000 fans receive a limited-edition Potato Capers pin.

Potato Caper Friday. Presented by Bower Electric. Tonight, and every Friday we rebrand as The Potato Capers in honor of Dave Bresnahan’s trick play at Bowman Field in 1987.

Sunday, August 25 vs. State College Spikes – 6:35 p.m.

Pin Giveaway #2 Presented by the Lycoming County Visitor’s Bureau. First 1,000 fans receive the next in the series of Bases Loaded Statue pins.

Baseball Bingo. Presented by Shop Vac. & SK Tools. 10 fans will win a new Shop Vac. Free to play for all adults 18+.

Kids Run the Bases. Presented by Commonwealth Charter Academy After the game, all kids 12 and under get to run the bases.

Friday, August 30 vs. Mahoning Valley Scrappers – 6:35 p.m.

Cutters Cruise Giveaway. Presented by AAA Travel & KISS 102.7. One lucky fan will win a 7-day cruise for two.

Potato Caper Friday. Presented by Bower Electric. Tonight, and every Friday we rebrand as The Potato Capers in honor of Dave Bresnahan’s trick play at Bowman Field in 1987. Jersey Shore Night. Pick up complimentary ticket vouchers, while they last, in the Jersey Shore area at; All Round Tire, Gunzey’s at Bald Birds, Pizza 2 Go, R&S Auto Sales & Scherer

Appliances. Saturday, August 31 vs. Mahoning Valley Scrappers – 6:35 p.m.

Post-Game Fireworks. Presented by Army National Guard, Genesee Beer, PA Lottery, UPMC & WZXR along with Quality Inn & ZY Pyrotechnics.

Pin Giveaway #3. Presented by Pin Queen Productions. The first 1,000 fans receive a limited-edition “It All Begins in Billtown” pin.

Sunday, September 1 vs. Mahoning Valley Scrappers – 4:05 p.m.

Williamsport Bureau of Fire 150th Anniversary Celebration. Presented by the Williamsport Bureau of Fire.

Baseball Bingo. Presented by Shop Vac. & SK Tools. 10 fans will win a new Shop Vac. Free to play for all adults 18+.

Kids Run the Bases. Presented by Commonwealth Charter Academy. After the game, all kids 12 and under get to run the bases.

Monday, September 2 vs. State College Spikes –1:05 p.m.

Free Hot Dog Monday. Presented by Country Store Brand Meats. The first 500 fans get a free Country Store hot dog.

Wednesday, September 4 vs. Trenton Thunder –6:35 p.m.Awards Ceremony/Check Presentations Fan Appreciation Night. Presented by WILQ. Special prize giveaways every inning & more.

Kids Eat Free. Presented by GIANT. The first 100 kids age 12 and under get a free hot dog meal.

Hump Day Happy Hour - $3 domestic pints & $1 off craft beer pints till first pitch.

Hay & Small Animals & Misc. merchandise

A few Early Consignment for this Auction

2yr old well built Khatadin Ram sired by a Buckeye Acres Ram

3 Savannah cross Does from a local top quality bloodline herd all 3 of these does have twin kids by their side

Don’t miss this opportunity to purchase some top quality stock

Come early for the Miscellanies Auction @ 4:00

Also expecting the usual run of hay & small animals; always lots of Chickens of all types, Rabbits large & small, Ducks, guineas, turkeys, Quail, Pheasants, sheep, goats, pigs, calves and etc, we never know what might show up

We are expecting a bunch of canning jars for this sale, And 6-8 skid lots of books, tools, household goods & Misc. things that have been sitting in storage & lots of other goodies, Yard sale & flea marketers look in, here is a chance to buy wholesale

Bring the family and enjoy a fun filled evening

NOTE; Fall Special Auction Schedule:

October 3, 2024 = Fall Horses

October 17, 2024, Fall Exotic Poultry

December 19, 2024, Christmas & Winter sheep & Goat

Old School Market Open every Friday from 9:00 Am till 7:00 Pm; lots of good homemade food, gifts, crafts toys, bags, Ammo, candy, Fresh meat and much more

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By Jon Pries

For several years, on a nearby property, I have been observing an increasing spread of milkweeds and goldenrods in elds that have been placed in the CREP Program. Some songbirds nest in these elds, deer will occasionally feed through them in search of certain plants that they like, and rodents, such as mice and moles, frequent these plots, which provide them unlimited food and shelter. Along with these creatures, these abandoned elds are increasingly frequented by monarch butter ies.

In recent weeks, the adult monarchs (Danaus plexippus) have been ying about and feeding on the nectar of the goldenrod owers, while the caterpillars, or larva, have been slowly munching away on the leaves of the milkweeds and the chrysalis form, or pupa stage, of the butter y can be observed hanging on the underside of leaves and branches and attached to structures nearby.

e Monarch butter y is a member of the classi cation of butter ies known as “Milkweed Butter ies” and is easily recognizable, with a wingspan of about 3 to 4 inches and its basic coloration of orange wings, marked with black veins and a black border with two rows of white spots. Because the caterpillars of the Monarch feed on toxic milkweeds, the adult butter ies are distasteful to birds, thereby gaining some protection from predators. While there are numerous subspecies of monarchs, the ones we see throughout Pennsylvania can also be found across the entire United States and occasionally on islands in the Caribbean. A similar butter y that is sometimes confused with the Monarch is the Yellow Swallowtail, also found throughout Pennsylvania; its coloration is a pale yellow, whereas the Monarch is orange. It can o en be seen feeding in the same area as the Monarchs.

While Monarch butter ies can be seen all across our state, they are most o en spotted feeding on the nectar of goldenrod plants in meadows and weedy

fields as they gather their strength for what is truly one of the Wonders of the World of Nature. As the temperatures begin to drop in autumn, they will gather for their migration southward. One of the best-known butterflies, the Monarch, is the only butterfly that annually migrates both north and south as birds do regularly. But no single individual makes the entire round trip. The most fantastic aspect of this flight is that it will take them about 1,800 miles!

As a retired former airline pilot who has flown large jet aircraft across the Pacific and Atlantic oceans, I understand navigation and genuinely appreciate today’s sophisticated navigational equipment. So how, for Heaven’s sake, does all of this modern technology fit inside this small insect?!?! Well, obviously, it doesn’t, but somehow, through the magic of nature, they will fly from the fields of Pennsylvania this fall and winter in the mountains of Mexico, then return to our state in the spring, where the cycle begins all over again!

Eggs will be laid on milkweed plants, a new generation hatches and mature, and the life cycle continues. As these eggs hatch, and after several molts, the black, white, and yellow-green striped

caterpillar reaches almost 2 inches. It then leaves its milkweed plant to pupate elsewhere as a pale green, golden-dotted chrysalis. Adults live only a few weeks, except for those that migrate south and winter over in Mexico, which live seven to nine months. Therefore, about four generations of monarchs occur each year.

This time of year, I can glance out my window to see a monarch butterfly winging its way from one goldenrod plant or milkweed plant to another. No doubt, it will not migrate to Mexico, but the eggs it lays will transition through the life cycle, providing one of the many millions of ones that do. Thinking about the amazing migration that will occur, the stay over the winter in Mexico, with a return in the spring, gives a renewed appreciation for the Wonders of Nature.

Today, there exists an organization, The Monarch Joint Venture, a nonprofit made up of federal and state agencies, non-governmental organizations, businesses, and academic program partners working together to conserve the monarch butterfly migration for future generations. For more information, contact them at https:// monarchjointventure.org/.

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It’s Snake Season!

Isuspect some people are looking at the title of this story and thinking, “You don’t have to tell me it’s snake season; I already know that they are in my yard!”

I’ll admit that I’ve always been intrigued by snakes. As a young kid growing up, I loved to go out and catch snakes and bring them back home to put in my fish aquarium, which was stashed at the back end of our yard next to the woods. In later years, I would occasionally hunt rattlesnakes and sometimes bring one back home alive to show everybody — they were thrilled. Most people probably prefer to avoid snakes, but the same is true for snakes; snakes are nonaggressive and prefer to avoid people, including our venomous species.

found only in a small section of the western edge of the state. The venomous snake you are most likely to come across is probably the Timber Rattlesnake, but unless you are actually looking for them, you are not likely to see one. I have occasionally spotted one while fishing a mountain stream in the northern, more mountainous part of the state, and I have seen a couple crossing a back mountain road.

Years ago, our rattlesnake population was in serious decline, but due to special regulations protecting our venomous snakes, our rattlesnakes appear to now have a stable population.

Pennsylvania has three venomous snakes, including the Eastern Copperhead, Timber Rattlesnake, and the Eastern Massasauga, and eighteen nonvenomous snake species.

The Timber Rattlesnake is probably the most common of the venomous snakes and is found throughout Pennsylvania except for the southeast corner of the state and the western edge of the state.

The Eastern Copperhead is found all across the state except for the far northern edge of the state, and the Massasauga is

I’ll be honest; it baffles me how some socalled “rugged outdoorsmen and hunters” have such a fear of rattlesnakes that they want to kill every one they see — even while out in the middle of nowhere on the side of a remote mountain.

It’s illegal to kill a venomous snake unless you have a venomous snake permit that costs thirty dollars a year, and you are only permitted one rattlesnake of at least 42 inches in length, and the season for taking them is from June 13 through July 31.

For those who are not that familiar with snake identification, it is sometimes easy to misidentify them, sometimes thinking a nonvenomous snake is actually a rattle-

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snake or copperhead. Naturally, if you are unsure, use caution unless you know how to handle a snake, but here are some things to look for.

All venomous snakes in Pennsylvania possess a pit on each side of the head between the eye and nostril; nonvenomous snakes do not have the pit. Venomous snakes have an elliptical eye pupil, and nonvenomous snakes have a round eye pupil. The head shape of a venomous snake is usually more flattened and triangular shaped than the nonvenomous snake’s head. Venomous snakes have a single row of scales on the underside of the tail, while nonvenomous snakes have a double row of scales on the underside of the tail; that may be a difference you don’t want to pursue. Of course, a

rattlesnake will have rattles, and obviously, the copperhead will not.

Certainly, it’s possible to have a rattlesnake or copperhead show up at camp or even at your home, depending on where you live, but more than likely, most of the snakes we are seeing out in the yard are probably nonvenomous.

Because of their color and patterns, the Northern Water Snake and Milksnake are often mistaken for one of the venomous snakes. Some other snakes likely to show up around home are the Garter Snake, Black Racer, and the similar Black Rat Snake.

Don’t worry—it won’t be long before snake season is over, and we’ll be shoveling snow.

Earlier this month, when Landmark Conference football members gathered at Susquehanna University for its pre-season media day, the moment was positive. Nobody had lost a game, and adversity hadn’t reared its ugly head.

Landmark Conference and beat Washington & Lee 20-17 in the Cape Charles Bowl to nish 5-6. But this is a new season, and the Warriors are determined to erase frustration from their vocabulary. Coach Mike Clark set the tone, determined to have an excellent pre-season camp.

One by one, each team took its turn at the podium, with conference banners and player placards prominently in place. Cameras rolled, and questions were posed. As the Lycoming College contingent took their places at the table, a non-spoken but overriding issue prevailed — frustration!

2023 was a year of changes for the proud Warrior football program. A er decades and championships as a member of the Middle Atlantic Conference, the college embarked upon its rst year as a member of the Landmark Conference. It was unchartered waters with a brutal nonconference schedule that combined to result in a 0-5 start to the season.

A er an opening loss at Widener, the Warriors were pummeled and embarrassed 62-7 by Cortland, a team that went on to win the Division III national championship in the Stagg Bowl. To its credit, the team did recover in the second half of the season to place second in the

“We are thrilled about the quality of the players we are returning. We are as skilled at the wide receiver position as we have been since 2018. It is pretty simple. We have to score more and limit our opponents.”

On the eld, Lycoming will be led by returning senior QB Will Fish, an honorable mention Landmark Conference selection.

“Team leadership is a big focus for me. I want to lead by example. Going into my senior year, you don’t have to be the rah-rah guy screaming and yelling to get people behind you and wanting to play with you. I am just doing the right things, showing up early every day, and being someone the younger guys can look to say that this is how things are supposed to be done here at Lycoming. at is important for me.

“ at said, I still have to produce on the eld. Guys look to guys who are going to go out there and make plays to help the

team win. I think if I do my job, put points on the board, and keep the team together, we will be in good shape.”

Defensively, Central Mountain High School product Jake Welch was a secondteam Landmark honoree. e 280-pound senior led the Warriors with 69 tackles and credits veteran coach Steve Wiser for his success.

“He’s meant everything to me since I set foot on campus in 2021. He’s such a great guy. He’s a really good mentor and pushes you to the limit. He helped me transform my body. I came to Lycoming as a 360-pound freshman, and by the beginning of my sophomore year, I was a slim 280. I’ve been building o that ever since. He’s kind of been using me as an example to the younger guys, and I’ve become a role model, helping show teammates what can be achieved.

“He’s such a great person. He has made me the player I am today. I never thought I’d be the leading tackler on a college football team.”

e sudden emergence of tight end Brendan Clark gained Landmark honorable-mention recognition and propelled the 6’5 junior into a prominent team role.

“I wasn’t a starter when last season began. We had a great football player and a good friend in front of me, Zach Green.

“I never go into a season expecting not to play. ere were times when I told myself I could compete with him. I think some of it might have been Coach Clark was a little hesitant to put me out there, not even as

a starter, but playing. I was kind of scared myself because of the judgement some might have thought that I only played because he was my father.

“ en, early in the season, Zach was injured; it gave me an opportunity. It was a bit like getting thrown in the re, but he realized I can compete and do belong. It worked out.”

roughout sports history sons/ daughters playing for their fathers have put the athlete in a di cult position. It is one with which Brendan is most familiar.

“Believe it or not, Father Clark is a lot more strict. With Father Clark, I do get some slack if I mess up, but with Coach Clark, that is not the case. I’m not going to lie; it’s brutal, but he wants me to be the best version of myself, and I really do respect that. at’s the biggest di erence.

“But Coach Clark doesn’t ash his personality as much. He is business-strict, but he is a funny guy when you get to know him. It might help him if he showed more of his personality to the players.

“One of my fondest memories came last season a er I scored my rst touchdown. When we score, it’s not an individual thing; it is for the team, and it was a special moment to be able to celebrate with my father.

“But this is a new season, and my goals are a lot bigger than all-conference. Ultimately, I’d like to be All-American, but better than anything, I’d prefer a team championship.”

at is a sentiment to which all Warriors players and fans can concur!

Congratulations to the 20 teams who made it all the way to Williamsport for the 2024 Little League World Series. This is my favorite time of year, as our lovely backyard provides the backdrop to one of the greatest sporting events on the planet. I love the entire tournament and can’t wait to watch the games on television. I may even head over to Lamade and Volunteer for some amazing action.

I am a huge fan and advocate of Little League Baseball. I am also a proud graduate of the program. My entire experience taught me a great deal. Yes. I sometimes chime in with a different perspective. #usabat. #mlbclassic. #pitchcounts. But I am one of Little League’s biggest supporters.

These next few weeks put our beautiful area on the global stage. It’s a big deal, kids. WHERE ARE YOU FROM? Williamsport, PA. NEVER

HEARD OF IT. It’s the home of Little League Baseball. OH YEAH. I WATCH IT EVERY YEAR. THAT’S ON MY BUCKET LIST. YOU ACTUALLY LIVE THERE? Yep.

So, on behalf of those who permanently reside- WELCOME TO WILLIAMSPORT BOYS AND GIRLS. I sincerely hope you enjoy your stay. Lycoming County is the bomb, and we have so much to offer. I like to tell people that we have a little something for everyone. Someone stole my TM. YES. Give me a call if you need some advice on what to do in between games. I am here to help sports fans.

Things officially kick off this Tuesday PM as we honor the teams in the Grand Slam Parade. Over 40,000 folks will be there. The Spencers normally pitch a tent near the Herdic House. My father-in-law puts up the chairs before sunrise. Jensen and I usually come home with all kinds of surprises—pineapple colas and

bags of chips that didn’t make the cut. I always look forward to seeing several friends.

One of these days, I will dress up and participate. I am waiting for the perfect opportunity.

Jack Morris will be this year’s Grand Marshal. The former MLB pitcher won 256 games and is already in the Hall of Fame. Jack was a stud and a master tactician. I still remember when he pitched ten innings in Game 7 of the 1991 World Series. Twins win. Twins win.

Kudos to Steve Keener. This will be his last Little League World Series. My friend will retire this fall after 45 years of service — 30 years as the President and CEO. The entire landscape has changed during his tenure. There were only eight teams and one game on television when he started. Insane to think where we are now.

“I will definitely miss it,” Steve shared during a phone call. Several have asked your question. There are so many great memories—not one in particular. I look back at all the people and opportunities I had, from US presidents to Little League Coaches who volunteered for more than 65 years with our great organization. It’s quite incredible.”

Steve and I have had many conversations. He sometimes enjoys my perspectives, and he also introduced me to Brett Musburger. I applaud Steve on all that he and his team have accomplished. There is never a dull moment when you are the face of the largest youth sports organization. But Steve has always handled himself well and has stood by his many tough decisions. Bravo. Please enjoy the 2024 Little League World Series, and I encourage my fellow residents to be extra courteous and warm to visitors. Lycoming County is a beautiful and special place for many reasons. Let’s show the world what we are all about. Play Ball. Cheers.

Jamie Spencer

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• Brainstorm for ideas for a musical production.

• Search the online catalogs of the musical publishers for possible musicals.

• Order perusal copies of potential musicals (scripts and music) to see what best suits our needs for the year. (Consider budget, student experience, vocal parts, di culty, content, shows in surrounding areas).

• Decide if using live musicians for orchestra pit or performance tracks. ( is makes a di erence in type and cost of rental materials).

• If using live musicians, determine what instrumental parts and how many musicians are needed. Contact and recruit musicians to play in the orchestra pit. Distribute rehearsal calendar.

• Pay all bills associated with musical by lling out request for payment forms and having student o cers sign forms.

• Distribute and collect rental materials (scripts/music) and return to publisher when production is over.

• If using live musicians for an orchestra pit, gather required personal data and forward to the appropriate person at the business o ce so that payment can be issued in the form of a check to each musician. If ready, distribute checks at the nal performance.

• Practice with and conduct the orchestra pit for the performances or recruit someone else to be the pit conductor. If someone else conducts the pit, he/she will be paid from the musical activities account. is will have to be included in the musical budget and included in the fundraising e orts.

• Select performance dates (get administrative approval).

• Choose musical and obtain rights for rental of scripts and musical score and any needed materials for rehearsal period and performances. Get contract and quote for cost of rights and rental of materials. Get approval from administration and school board. Contact business manager to use district credit card to make payment.

• Register production for Ray of Light adjudication and awards ceremony. Fill out all required paperwork for both Community eatre League and school district.

• Recruit sta members to ll the stipend positions and forward all positions to administration and school board for approval (music director, drama director, 2 stage managers, set designer, sound, lights, publicity).

• Create a budget for costumes, props, sets, sound, musicians, and any other expenses.

• Lead fundraising e orts, including advertising, sponsors, and donors.

• Design poster/tickets or meet/correspond with district print specialist about poster design and tickets design for show.

• Collect payment and information for ads, shout-outs, sponsors, and donors.

• Meet/correspond with district print specialist about program design, content, layout, and printing.

• Prepare for auditions. Announce audition dates/location. Determine audition materials (songs/readings/ choreography). * e music and/or drama director will choreograph and teach a short dance at auditions.

• Make and distribute student audition packets. Fill out facility request form. Make audition sign-ups.

• Hold auditions and call-backs, if necessary.

• Cast students into the appropriate roles based on auditions, and notify students of cast list once roles are assigned.

• Collect student con icts and create rehearsal schedule around student activities and sporting events.

• Make and distribute a rehearsal calendar.

• Fill out facility request forms.

• Create a group on Remind/Band/Schoology and/or other group messaging app. Stay in contact the with cast, crew, and parents as needed.

• Create a French scene breakdown of characters.

• Create a list of props and gather, make, borrow, or buy props.

• Create a list of costumes and gather, make, borrow, or buy costumes.

• Meet with the set designer to plan sets and furniture for each scene.

• Meet with the lighting designer to plan lighting needs and cues for each scene.

• Meet with the sound designer to plan sound needs and cues for each scene.

• Meet with the publicity person to prepare an article for the newspaper and information for the morning announcements and the district website and the district Facebook page.

• Meet with ticket sales people to give them ticket materials.

• Pass out order forms for early ticket sales to cast and crew.

• Make and distribute practice tracks for all vocal parts.

• Do vocal warm-ups. Teach, review, and clean vocal parts. Transpose parts to other keys, if necessary.

• Run rehearsals. (Usually, music director works on vocals while drama director works on scene work: blocking and character development). Choreography can be done by either director or can be hired out (but then an additional person has to be paid from fundraising.

• Guide cast and orchestra pit (if using live musicians) through a sitzprobe without light and sound cues and costume changes.

• Begin technical rehearsals (“tech week”) about 1 week prior to show dates. Gradually add all technical aspects of the show, including pit musicians.

• Select no more than 5-minutes of musical selections from the show to be performed live at the Ray of

• Light Awards Ceremony. If using an orchestra pit, record a performance track during tech week for use during Ray of Light Awards Ceremony.

• Contact Music Boosters to plan and run a concession stand.

• Run dress rehearsals.

• Manage production on show nights.

• A er production, disassemble (“strike”) front-of-house, stage, back-stage areas and return to pre-show conditions (with help of technical sta , cast, and crew).

• Return any borrowed equipment, set, costumes, or props.

• Prepare and rehearse for Ray of Light Awards Ceremony. (Determine which cast members are available to perform. Collect con icts from students. Create and distribute a rehearsal calendar. Fill out facility use forms. Practicereview music and choreography and restage blocking to account for missing people.

• Fill out eld trip requests for Ray of Light Taping Day and Awards Ceremony.

• Create, distribute, and collect permission slips from students participating in Ray of Light.

• Notify teachers of Ray of Light Taping Day and which students will be missing class (Awards Ceremony is on a Saturday).

• Notify administration, sta , and student body of any Ray of Light nominations and/or winners.

All quali ed individuals should submit a classi ed sta application, letter of interest, resume and Act 34, 151, and 114 clearances to: Jersey Shore Area High School, Attn: Justin Armbruster, Principal, 701 Cemetery Street, Jersey Shore, PA 17740 or kholter@jsasd.org Deadline for applications is August 16, 2024.

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381 Broad St., Montoursville, PA.

ALWAYS BUYING Quality Antiques, Gold, Silver Top Prices Paid With Immediate Payment. One Piece or Whole Estates. “Member of Certified Appraisers Guild of America”. Open Thursday, Friday, & Saturday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. 570-368-2597. 184647

BUYING RECORDS!!! Sonic Ascension Records Is Buying Albums And 45’s. Rock, Blues, Jazz, Punk, And Metal. No Collection Too Big Or Small. Cash Paid On The Spot! Call 570-360-3486 Or Find Us On Facebook. 184822

BUSINESS SERVICES

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e Jersey Shore Area School

District has an anticipated fulltime 12-month High School Secretary position opening

Scope: e position of the School Building Secretary is to ensure the smooth and e cient operation of the school o ce, provide clerical support to the building sta and maintain school records. is person is highly con dential in all internal and external matters. Certi cation: None. Quali cations: High School Diploma, pro ciency in keyboarding, organizational and communication skills. Proficient in productivity software, ex. Microso O ce Suite and common o ce equipment and machine operation. All applications for the High School Secretary position, go to the below web address and the corresponding vacancy link.

https://www.jsasd.org/employment/current-vacancies/ Mail application, letter of interest addressed to Dr. Brian Ulmer, resume, Act 34, 151, and 114 clearances, (clearances will be required for employment, but not necessary to submit with letter of interest) and 3 letters of reference to: Dr. Brian Ulmer, Superintendent 175 A & P Drive / Jersey Shore, PA 17740 Deadline for applications is September 6th, 2024.

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2 PM

Tuesday, January18@2:00PM

PROFESSIONAL LAWN SERVICE: Fertilization, weed control, seeding, aeration & mosquito control. Call now for a free quote. Ask about our first application special! 1-833606-6777. C11

North of Mifflinburg, Turn off Forest Hill Road onto Red Bank Road to 1130 Red Bank Road, Mifflinburg, West Buffalo Twp, Union County, PA .

RICHART’S FURNITURE REFINISHING AND REPAIR We Make Spindles, We Fix Most Any Loose Chairs. We Also Paint Metal, 570-5843215. 183354

Turn West off SR104onto RedRidgeRoad to theVillageof WhiteSprings.TurnLeft onto WhiteSpringsRd,thenRight onto PennsCreekRd. Travel4/10of aMile to SaleSignalong PennsCreek Road,Mifflinburg, Limestone Twp.UnionCo.,Pa

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Tuesday, January18@2:00PM

Country Home on 5.7 Acres

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Turn West off SR104onto RedRidgeRoad to theVillageof WhiteSprings.TurnLeft onto WhiteSpringsRd,thenRight onto PennsCreekRd. Travel4/10of aMile to SaleSignalong PennsCreek Road,Mifflinburg, Limestone Twp.UnionCo.,Pa

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(selling @ 5:00 pm)

WEED WHACKING, Field Mowing, Brush Hog & Mulching. 570-377-0428. 184472

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HEALTHCARE CLEANING

PUBLIC

Thursday, August 29 @ 2 PM

Turn off SR 15 onto Elimsport Rd. to 3071 Elimsport Rd, Montgomery, Brady Twp, Lycoming County, Pa

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Country Home on 5.7 Acres (selling @ 5:00 pm)

Countr y Home on 2 Acres

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Turn West off SR104onto RedRidgeRoad to theVillageof WhiteSprings.TurnLeft onto WhiteSpringsRd,thenRight onto PennsCreekRd. Travel4/10of aMile to SaleSignalong PennsCreek Road,Mifflinburg, Limestone Twp.UnionCo.,Pa

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EMPLOYMENT

SituatedinaDesirablePrivate Tranquil Settingon 16AcresofOpenLandwith over875ft. of Penn’sCreek Frontage. A RareFind– DREAM COMETRUE! This Property hasa38’ X50” WoodenBarn with awell& providesRecreational, Farming ,Hunting ,&Trapping for theOutdoorEnthusiast.Spectacular Breath-TakingViewsofJacksMountain &Penn’sCreek.A PremierFly-Fishing Experience on Penn’sCreek or aWildlife Habitat. AGreat Location to Build Your DreamHome in anOutstandingCountry Setting.UnlimitedOpportunities. Tax Parcel #009-091-088.00000, Recorded in Record Book2802, Page 62.

Area, Enclosed Cabinets & Storage Areas, Adjoining Root Cellar. 2 Baths. Carpet. Natural Stain Window Trim, Replacement Windows, Electric Heat & Wood Stove, 200 Amp Service, Well & Sand Mound, Abundance of Closets Throughout. 2 Car Finished Garage with Accenting Hickory Wall and Second Floor Insulated Shop & Storage Areas. Mature Trees & Landscaping. Ample Space for Gardening. Grape Vines, Raspberry Bushes, Rhubarb & Apple Trees. Secluded Brick Patio with Pergola to Enjoy Evenings Under the Stars with a Campfire in your own Peaceful Sanctuary. Sitting Porch. This unique property is perfect for families seeking a private setting with plenty of space for Homesteading Activities. Property has been Well-Maintained and in Move-In Condition. 40’ X 40’ Pole Building w/60 hp 3 Phase Converter and 20’ X 40’ Open Shed with 8’ X 16’ Lean To, 14’ X 24’ Utility Shed, 20’ X 30’ Barn with Loft & Frost-Free Hydrant, approx. 2 Acres with 2 Paddocks for Small Livestock. 36’ x 36’ Unfinished Shop. Taxes: $4,100.00. To Schedule a Showing Call 570-966-8089. Terms: $15,000. down, balance within 60 days. No Buyers Premium. Prospective Buyers may conduct various property testings at their own expense prior to sale day.

Also Selling Personal Property

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SituatedinaDesirablePrivate Tranquil

SituatedinaDesirablePrivate Tranquil

Also Selling Scag Zero Turn, John Deere Hit & Miss Engine, Ford Tractor, Antiques, H/H Goods, Guns Hanley Irrevocable Residential and Income Trust

Attorney: Ax/Runkle, 570-837-0086

Eat-In Kitchen, Pleasant Living Room, Bath, Enclosed Side Porch w/ Abundance of Windows to Enjoy Time to Yourself. Rear Sitting Porch overlooking the Spacious Backyard. Carpet & Hardwood Floors. Cemented Basement, Well & Sand Mound, Oil Heat, Replacement Windows; Detached Concrete Floor 2 Car Garage w/Workshop Area, 10’ X 16’ Garden Shed, 12’x20’ Implement Shed. Montgomery School District. Taxes: $1,686. Wanting to Move to the Country, This Property is for you with a Sizeable Peaceful Backyard to Enjoy the Tranquil Embrace of Nature. To Schedule a Showing Call 570-441-4931 or 570-594-2910. Terms: $10,000.00 down balance within 60 days. No Buyers Premium. Prospective Buyers may conduct various property testing at their own expense prior to sale day. Broker Participation Available by Contacting Auctioneer for Details.

CLEANING AND HAULING INSIDE AND OUT. We Will Clean Up And Haul Away Your Unwanted Items From Your Yard, Attic, Basement And Garage. Reliable And Reasonable. Call Gary 570244-1424 OR 570-321-9472. 184825

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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. 184649

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. 184983

Roy & Arleta Longenecker, Owners

Settingon 16AcresofOpenLandwith over875ft. of Penn’sCreek Frontage. A RareFind– DREAM COMETRUE! This Property hasa38’ X50” WoodenBarn with awell& providesRecreational, Farming ,Hunting ,&Trapping for theOutdoorEnthusiast.Spectacular Breath-TakingViewsofJacksMountain &Penn’sCreek.A PremierFly-Fishing Experience on Penn’sCreek or aWildlife Habitat. AGreat Location to Build Your DreamHome in anOutstandingCountry Setting.UnlimitedOpportunities. Tax Parcel #009-091-088.00000, Recorded in Record Book2802, Page 62. Participation Available by ContactingAuctioneer forDetails

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Settingon 16AcresofOpenLandwith over875ft. of Penn’sCreek Frontage. A RareFind– DREAM COMETRUE! This Property hasa38’ X50” WoodenBarn with awell& providesRecreational, Farming ,Hunting ,&Trapping for theOutdoorEnthusiast.Spectacular Breath-TakingViewsofJacksMountain &Penn’sCreek.A PremierFly-Fishing Experience on Penn’sCreek or aWildlife

Nestled Amidst the Tranquil Embrace of Nature is a 4 Bedroom 2 Story Vinyl Sided Home in a Private Setting on 5.7 Acres. Eat-In Kitchen with Custom Built BreathTaking Elm Cabinets, selling with Appliances. Pleasant Open Concept Living Room, Home Office, Family Room. Utility Room with Sink & Storage Closets. Versatile Space of a Finished Spacious Bonus Room Featuring a Kitchenette w/Farmhouse Sink, Canning & Laundry Area, Enclosed Cabinets & Storage Areas, Adjoining Root Cellar. 2 Baths. Carpet. Natural Stain Window Trim, Replacement Windows, Electric Heat & Wood Stove, 200 Amp Service, Well & Sand Mound, Abundance of Closets Throughout. 2 Car Finished Garage with Accenting Hickory Wall and Second Floor Insulated Shop & Storage Areas. Mature Trees & Landscaping. Ample Space for Gardening. Grape Vines, Raspberry Bushes, Rhubarb & Apple Trees. Secluded Brick Patio with Pergola to Enjoy Evenings Under the Stars with a Campfire in your own Peaceful Sanctuary. Sitting Porch. This unique property is perfect for families seeking a private setting with plenty of space for Homesteading Activities. Property has been Well-Maintained and in Move-In Condition. 40’ X 40’ Pole Building w/60 hp 3 Phase Converter and 20’ X 40’ Open Shed with 8’ X 16’ Lean To, 14’ X 24’ Utility Shed, 20’ X 30’ Barn with Loft & Frost-Free Hydrant, approx. 2 Acres with 2 Paddocks for Small Livestock. 36’ x 36’ Unfinished Shop. Taxes: $4,100.00. To Schedule a Showing Call

Settingon 16AcresofOpenLandwith over875ft. of Penn’sCreek Frontage. A RareFind– DREAM COMETRUE! This Property hasa38’ X50” WoodenBarn with awell& providesRecreational, Farming ,Hunting ,&Trapping for theOutdoorEnthusiast.Spectacular Breath-TakingViewsofJacksMountain &Penn’sCreek.A PremierFly-Fishing Experience on Penn’sCreek or aWildlife Habitat. AGreat Location to Build Your DreamHome in anOutstandingCountry

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PART–TIME POSITION ~

General Maintenance Worker

Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church 800 Mulberry Street, Montoursville, PA. Phone (570) 368-8598 Fax (570) 368-2912. Job Description: Includes routine General Maintenance such as; cleaning, assist with upkeep of facility and perform other related duties as assigned. This could lead to a Full-Time Position. Interested applicants can call the Office and/or send resume to Reverend Michael McCormick at the address listed above. 184710

HIRING PART-TIME SALESPERSON. We are looking to hire a highly motivated individual to join our family-owned company in Montoursville. The successful candidate will have some sales experience, great communication skills and will work well with others. Position could transition to full time in the future. Responsibilities include Working with customers, Answering Phones, Maintaining a clean and welcoming showroom, Tile Sales Experience a big plus. Please stop into Susquehanna Marble & Granite at 27 Grey Fox Dr. Montoursville PA to fill out an application. 184973

PIANIST/ORGANIST FOR SAINT JOHNʼS –NEWBERRY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 2101 Newberry Street, Williamsport. Part time position to accompany two worship services each week, Saturday at 5:30 p.m. and Sunday at 9:00 a.m., accompany chancel choir and youth choir (optional), rehearsals are Thursday evening for chancel choir and to be determined for youth choir, and accompany special services. Salary negotiable and commensurate with experience. Employment applica-

or

Lycoming

tion required. Application and job description are available by contacting the church office 570-326-5569 Monday through Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. or visit the church website www.stjnumc.com. PA state clearances and FBI fingerprint clearances required. 184975

LEGAL

NEED IRS RELIEF $10K

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FINANCIAL

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REAL ESTATE

SELL YOUR RENTAL UNITS And Keep Your Cash Flow. Consider Owner Financing With Todayʼs High Interest Rates. Can Do 5 To 10 Year Balloon Payments. More Info Call 570-989-1938. 184651

HOME FOR SALE

HOME FOR SALE, AS IS, 3 Bedroom, 2-Story Brick, 1 Bath. Lock Haven. 570-8937686. 184998

FOR RENT 719 Pearl St., Williamsport. 2nd Floor, 1 To 2 Bedrooms. $700.00 A Month. Utilities NOT Included. NO Pets, NO Smoking. 570-279-7819. 184967

SPECIAL HEIFER SALE

Friday, Sept. 6, 2024, starts at 6pm

Already consigned: 25 bred heifers from Shan-Rock Dairy, 20 open heifers from Lycoming County. Accepting all size dairy heifers. Accepting heifers on Friday, Sept 6th UNTIL 4pm. Sale is located at Jersey Shore Livestock Market, 1308 S RT 44 HWY, Jersey Shore PA 17740. Trucking is available. To consign or for more info, Contact Tyler: 570-898-0130 •

1 & 2 BEDROOM LUXURY APARTMENTS Downtown

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HUGE 1 BEDROOM All Appliances. Includes Basement, Enclosed Back Porch, Front Porch. Newberry. Bus Stop. No Pets, No Smoking. $800.00/Month. 570916-3309. 184995

CEMETERY LOTS

2 SPACES IN Twin Hills Memorial Park, $2,500.00 OBO. Transfer Fee Paid For By Seller. Call For More Details 570-323-5252. 184804

2 SPACES IN WEST GATEWAY For Sale. Twin Hills Memorial Park, $500.00, Transfer Fee Paid By Buyer. 570-916-1178. 184970

STORAGE UNITS

10 X 16. $75.00/Month. Call 570-337-4994. 184652

VEHICLES

CARS

1977 CORVETTE 350 CI

4 Speed, Greenwood Hatchback. $16,500 OBO. 717779-5471. 184997

TRACTORS

BURKHOLDERʼS EQUIPMENT SALES LLC. Sales And Repairs, Engines, Transmissions, Etc. 814-720-8845 . 184993

MOTORCYCLES

2006 HARLEY DAVIDSON DYNA Wide Glide. 13,500 Miles, Excellent Condition. $6,500.00 Call Or Text 570-560-8978 . 184455

Family

2009 HARLEY ROAD

KING. 52,500 Miles, $7,000. 570-772-3071. 184990

2020 CAN-AM RYKER RALLY 900. Less Than 1,000 Miles. Asking $10,500.00. 570-772-1073. 184805

2020 KAWASAKI VERSYS 650 ABS. Like New Condition. Warranty Till 4/30/25. Mileage 2,359. Asking $6,700.00. 570-447-0068. 184451

SUZUKI INTRUDER 800, 1992. $2,000 OBO. 570-3600930. 184609

GARAGE FOR RENT

SINGLE CAR GARAGE In S. Williamsport. $150/Month With 6 Month Minimum. 570560-0309. 184846

CAMPERS

CAMPER FOR SALE 2008 Salem 312 BHBS At Hidden Valley RV Park, Mifflinburg. $14,000.00. 570-971-3948. 184833

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VEHICLES WANTED

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