Before we get started this week, shout out to Jimmy for giving up his space this week! I am running a little (OK, a lot) long this week and appreciate the extra leg room for this story. Jimmy has, in turn, stolen Jamie Spencer’s space, so you can find him back on page 54.
By now, we all know that I am pretty infamous for the Uncompleted Fall Bucket List. I have notoriously made these lists over and over again to maybe — if I’m lucky — get one or two of the items checked off the list.
This year is different. I’m not going to make a Fall Bucket List for myself, I’m going to make one for you — sort of.
It’s like this: there’s a plethora of exciting fall activities to do in our area, and there are few places more beautiful to do them in. So, I’ve done the leg work for you. I’ve compiled a diverse range of fall (mostly) family-friendly activities for you to do throughout the fall season! There is a lot of fun to have and stuff to do, so let’s not waste any more time!
Sidenote: I was going to try to arrange these by date, but that became a little too cumbersome, so they aren’t in any particular order. To prevent this from being the only article in the paper this week, I’ve narrowed the list down to things taking place between September 25th and October 31st, along with some general stuff that runs through fall.
On Saturday, October 5th, the Pajama Factory will host its Central PA Vintage Fest —
Fall Edition. This will be the Pajama Factory’s second curated vintage goods event, featuring clothing, home decor, vinyl, retro kitsch, and more! The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and the Pajama Factory is located at 1307 Park Ave., Williamsport.
Friday, October 18th, brings us LIVE UNITED IN MUSIC IV, benefiting the Lycoming County United Way! Tickets are on sale now, and the show starts at 7:30 p.m. at the Community Arts Center in downtown Williamsport.
The Lycoming County SPCA will be hosting a Paws & Claws Adoption Wellness Event on Saturday, October 5th, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. You will be able to see their dogs and kittens available for adoption in person at our shelter, inside and outside! They will also be holding a Wellness Clinic that will include Rabies vaccines, microchipping, dog distemper, cat distemper, Bordetella vaccine, and flea and tick prevention for dogs and cats.
Save the date for the 2nd Annual West Branch Pride “Fall Ball!” Join WBP on October 19th, from 7-10 p.m., for fun in a safe space where everyone is welcome and everyone belongs! Proceeds from this fundraiser will go back to the community through free Pride Wednesday activities and programming, as well as LGBTQ+ education, awareness, outreach, and special events in the area. Join Wildberry Studios in Downtown Williamsport for an exciting Halloween stainedglass class. You will create two adorable Hal-
loween stained-glass pieces from scratch in this class. Choose your designs from candy corn, a witch hat, or a ghost. Learn how to cut, grind, foil, and solder your pieces. All materials and instructions are provided. The class is $45. Ages 18 and up. They have classes on October 10th, 11th, and 12th, so check out their Facebook page for details and to register!
Get a jump start on Halloween! Loyalsock Township High School will host a Trunk-orTreat on October 29th from 5 to 7 p.m.
If you want to start even earlier, Gators Auto Sales is hosting its first annual Trunkor-Treat on October 26th. Stop by from 5 to 7 p.m. at 2459 Lycoming Creek Rd., Williamsport.
If you can’t wait, Hope Enterprises will hold its Trunk-or-Treat on October 24th from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at 2445 Reach Rd., Williamsport.
RoseBird Vet is hosting its 2nd annual Trunk-or-Treat on Sunday, October 13th, from 2 to 5 p.m.! There will be hot chocolate, crafts for the kids, and treats for all the dogs! RoseBird is located at 204 Thomas St., Jersey Shore.
JAM at First UMC Muncy, 602 S. Market St., invites families to enjoy their Trunk or Treat! It will be held inside to be prepared for any weather. Come out and enjoy candy,
games, and fun from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, October 27th.
Come and celebrate the start of fall at the 8th annual Cochran Primary School Fall Festival! There will be games, activities, prizes, gift basket raffles, obstacle courses, face painting, dance parties, first responder vehicles, hayrides, yummy food, and MORE! The festival will be held on September 26th from 5-7 p.m. at the school, 1500 Cherry St., Williamsport.
Throw it back to the 90s on Saturday, October 19th, at 7:30 p.m. when Blues Traveler takes the stage at the Community Arts Center. Blues Traveler has played over 2,000 live shows in front of more than 30 million people, and, in “Run-Around,” had the longest-charting radio single in Billboard history, which earned them a Grammy® for Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals.
If you are more of a country fan, Josh Turner is playing at the CAC on September 27th at 7:30 p.m.
Let’s get ready for soup season at the YMCA with a fun and easy clam chowder class. The class will be held on October 12th from 10 a.m. to noon. The cost is $25 for members and $35 for non-members. To register, visit the Williamsport YMCA or register Online at www.rvrymca.org. If you have questions about this class, contact Wellness Director Nikki Fiel at 570-323-7134 Ext 174 or nikkif@rvrymca.org. The Williamsport YMCA is located at 641 Walnut St., Williamsport. Head to Lifland Skate Park for this year’s Radical Ride on Saturday, October 12th.
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FAMILY FUN
Take a leisurely ride around Williamsport and support the skatepark. Approximately 4.5 miles. Runs from Lifland Skatepark in Elm Park to downtown along Third Street and back again along Fourth Street — $5 to enter. Registration starts at 10:30 a.m., and ride-out begins at noon. T-shirts for the event can be pre-ordered for $20 before September 30th, payable to liflandskatepark@ gmail.com on PayPal. Please provide contact info and shirt size. Sizes 2X and larger are $2 extra. Rain date is Sunday, October 13th.
The Vernal School of Environmental Education and Rider Park have teamed up to bring an evening of family fun, music, and education to the Hiawatha River Boat on Friday, October 25th, at 6 p.m. This fundraiser is the first collaboration between the Vernal School and Rider Park and promises to be an evening of family fun. All proceeds will be split evenly between the two organizations. Activities for the event include A fall foliage presentation with Sara Street, Rider Park Manager, live music from local musician Mike Lundy, family-friendly fall-themed crafts with the Vernal School, and a river trivia contest with Riverkeeper John Zaktansky. Head to the Hiawatha’s Facebook page to purchase tickets.
Tired of cooking? Me too! If you want the best fish fry in town, stop by the Old Lycoming Township Fire Hall any Friday in October from 4-7 p.m. Adult meals are $13.50, and kids meals are $10.50 and include fried haddock, fries, cole slaw, applesauce and a beverage — eat in or take out. The fire hall
is located at 1600 Dewey Ave., Williamsport. Saturday, October 26th, brings us the Fall Craft Show at Agape Fellowship, 485 E. 3rd St., Williamsport. The show runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and they still have vendor space available!
Get your favorite furry friends right with the Lord at the Blessing of the Pets, hosted by Trinity Episcopal Church on October 4th from 4-8 p.m. Find them in the parking lot behind Trinity and in Downtown Williamsport at First Friday. Pets should be on a leash or in a carrier. Dog treats, dog bandanas, and catnip toys will be available for sale at the booth downtown.
“Catch Me If You Can” is a high-energy musical based on the true story of Frank Abagnale Jr., a con artist who successfully impersonated a Pan Am pilot, a doctor, and a lawyer, all before his 19th birthday. Set in the 1960s, the musical follows Frank as he embarks on a thrilling journey filled with deception, charm, and adventure. Pursued by the relentless FBI agent Carl Hanratty, Frank’s escapades take him around the world, all while trying to escape his troubled past and win the affection of the girl of his dreams. As the stakes get higher and the chase intensifies, Frank must confront the consequences of his actions and decide what truly matters in life. Filled with catchy tunes, dynamic choreography, and a captivating story, “Catch Me If You Can” is a rollercoaster ride of excitement, humor, and heart. With themes of redemption, forgiveness, and the power of identity, this Tony-nominated musical is sure
to entertain audiences of all ages. The show will play at the Community Theater League from October 11th-13th and October 17th20th. Head to ctlshows.com for tickets and showtimes.
The Jersey Shore Campus of Crossroads Community Church’s Fall Festival will be held on October 12th from 4-7 p.m. Join them for a fun-filled day of games, bounce houses, and free food! The Muncy Campus will host its on October 5th, 628 East Penn Street, Muncy.
The Jersey Shore Historical Society continues its “Stories behind the Stones” Jersey Shore Cemetery tours. Join them on Saturday, October 19th, at 4:30 p.m. at the Jersey Shore Cemetery for a glimpse into the lives and deaths of some of the residents of the cemetery. Each resident has a story to tell. Some stories are tragic, some are odd, and some are mysterious, but all are interesting. This is a rain-or-shine walking tour, so wear comfortable shoes and prepare for the weather. The gathering spot is the Slonaker Monument, east of the Soldiers and Sailors Monument. Please call (570)398-1973 for more information or questions.
Don’t Miss Today Farm’s 2nd Annual Oktoberfest! On Saturday, September 28th, from 1-8 p.m., and Sunday, September 29th, from noon-6 p.m. They will have live music, delicious food & beers, and epic contests — show off your skills in the Stein Lift, Keg Toss, and Best Dressed contests — prizes await the champions! Support incredible local creators and discover unique products you’ll love. There will also be hayrides, a corn maze,
FAMILY FUN
animal experiences & more. This year, they are ticketing the event to make sure everyone has the best experience possible. Today Farm activity tokens will be accepted for all farm-led activities valued at $5 or below, so you can easily enjoy all your favorite attractions.
It wouldn’t be Spooky Season without the Pennsdale Haunted Barn! Admission is $15, or $20 for VIP Express Lane. They are open 7-10 p.m. every Friday in October and 7-11 p.m. every Saturday in October. They will have food trucks each night, along with a bonfire. They do not have an age restriction; you are the best judge of what your children can handle, but no refunds will be issued.
The Pennsdale Haunted Barn is located at 262 Village Rd., Pennsdale. Be sure to stop by their FB page for all the details.
On Saturday, September 28th, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., the small businesses of Penn Hills Plaza in Muncy will join together for a location-wide Open House event. They’ll have specials, giveaways, family-friendly activities, and art projects for guests to enjoy.
Join the Gallery Ink crew on Sunday, October 27th, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. for a Halloween flash event! Official flash will be released a week prior to the event (check FB), and they will have one MYSTERY sheet available only to those who join them! A few things to note for the event: No one under
18, no tattoos on the neck or above, and no tattoos on the ribs. Make sure to bring a valid ID and cash only for payment.
Take a Bird Walk on Saturday, October 19th, at 4 p.m. At Lycoming Audubon’s suggestion, the East Lycoming Recreation Authority decided to leave large areas of Lime Bluff un-mowed to provide habitat for birds. In addition to fields that attract raptors like Red-tail Hawks and American Kestrels, there is plenty of edge habitat favored by various songbirds. This is an easy walk along gravel and mowed paths. Directions: From Rt 405 in Hughesville, going south, turn right onto Elm Drive; after a 1/2 mile, turn left into Lime Bluff Recreation Area. Drive to the parking area.
There will be a Fall Festival at the Hughesville Volunteer Fire Company. This is a fund-
raiser for the Hughesville Volunteer Fire Company that helps us continue to help our community. The event runs from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on October 26th. If you are interested in becoming a vendor please email sueclayton2426@gmail.com. The fire company is located at 30 S. Railroad St., Hughesville. These are just a portion of the events happening in our area. And that’s a lot! But that’s not all that fall has to offer in the area. Places like the Green Barn Berry Farm, 7299 Armstrong Rd., Muncy, will soon open up for pumpkin picking and their sorghum maze.
Snyder’s Farm on Rt. 87 in Montoursville will be open for its corn maze, hayrides, and pumpkins, too! It will be open Friday through Sunday from noon to 9 p.m. Everything is self-serve except the hayrides,
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which are by appointment.
Kohls’ Stony Hill Tree Farm is back up and running for the fall season! They have one of the best corn mazes in the area! Corn Maze hours for October-November 3rd: Thursday: 4-8 p.m.; Friday: 3-9 p.m.; Saturday: 11 a.m.-9 p.m. and Sunday: noon-8 p.m. Flashlights are required for anybody entering the maze up to 1 hour before sunset. A minimum of 1 flashlight per 3 people will be required. Cell phones are NOT acceptable. Don’t forget; they also have a pumpkin patch, corn shooters, punkin’ chuckin’, and a games area! They are located at 3319 Mexico Rd., Milton.
Pine Creek Seed Farm, 204 Tiadaghton Ave., off the Pine Creek exit of 220, will open its corn maze every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday beginning September 27th. It
will also have food, breweries, and live music!
And don’t forget, there is still some time left at the Bloomsburg Fair!
I know I am probably missing some really amazing Fall Family Fun, but y’all, we are over 2,000 words deep into this, and I think I have taken more than enough space in the paper and time in your life. And none of this includes all the amazing hiking, biking, and leaf-peeping that is on the horizon. And I just realized that I missed apple picking! I’m sure there are lot of great orchards around to do that too!
We’ll have more on the subject next week, but fall hunting and fishing is right around the corner too!
Hopefully, this will be enough to get you started on your fall adventures!
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Courthouse Clock gets Long Rest Over Weekend
Compiled by Lou Hunsinger Jr.
The caretaker of the tower clock at the Courthouse forgot to wind it last Thursday, subsequently it stopped late Saturday evening or early Sunday morning.
Motorists and pedestrians in the vicinity of the Court House over the weekend, and particularly sales personnel of downtown stores looked twice, and then again as they hurried to their assignments, many bewildered by the “8:55.”
The clock was not on daylight time but was run on standard time. Those in charge decided to wait to start the clock until 9 o’clock this morning, the time showing on the faces when it stopped.
The clock, installed in 1874, is of
the weight type and is wound every Thursday by two employees. It takes about 15 minutes to do the job. In winding the crank of the clock, it must be turned 25 times and that of the striker 156 times.
The weight when the striker is down extends through the wall partition to the county commissioners office on the first floor, while the clock weights extend to the second floor.
Consequently, when the clock is wound along with the striker the weights which are quite heavy are drawn to a position near the clock tower.
While caretakers of the clock look after the winding of the clock, repairs to the mechanism are taken care of through the county commissioners by a jeweler.
OBITUARIES
~ Week of ~ September 16th-September 20th
Hollis A. Rinker, 72, of Montoursville
Ramona G. Ponce, 96, of Montoursville E. Eugene Beaver, 95, of Milton
Elaine F. Davenport, 85, of Duboistown
Verna Marie Walker, 99, of Lock Haven
Salvatore A. “Sal” Casale, 84, of Williamsport
James Arthur VanHorn, 84, of Lock Haven
Atwood L. Welker Jr., 87
Kathleen M. “Kathy” McCoy, 84, of Danville
Amy Bowman Sharpe, 61, of Montoursville
Frederick P. Rider, 79, of Montoursville
Myron “Mike” L. Fiester Jr., 89, of Hughesville
Michael Charles “Mike” McDermott, 63, of Cogan House
Lorin C. “Pop” Dolley, 85, of Williamsport
Velma J. Bixler, 96, formerly of Williamsport
Gary L. “Butch” Shook, 81, of Montgomery
Gloria J. Hunter, 76, of Muncy Valley
John Michael “Mike” Beck, 75, of Cascade Twp.
Martha Berrones, 51
Betty Ann (Little) Hawley, 92, formerly of Montoursville
Victoria R. “Vickie” Hall, 35, of Hughesville
Maurice Gateley, 79, of S. Williamsport
Rachel Ann Derr, 86, of Montgomery
Jane Boyer, 85, of Lock Haven
William K. “Bill” Sheleman, 66
County Hall Corner: Polling is Eye Candy
By Larry Stout
The history of polling in national elections has a troubled history. Presidential polling started back in 1936 with the Literary Digest, a national magazine of the time, which sent out to their 10 million patrons a “straw” ballot asking them who they planned on voting for in the 1936 presidential election. Some two and half million ballots returned, and based on theirsurvey, they predicted Alf Landon would beat Franklin D. Roosevelt 57% to 43%. Of course, the actual vote was considerably different. The final vote was Roosevelt’s 62% to Landon’s 37%. It escaped them at the time that the average voter was generally poor, whereas the patron of Literary Digest was generally well-to-do. And this was in the midst of the Great Depression…
Yet, it happened again in the 1948 presidential election when Thomas Dewey, then governor of New York, ran against the incumbent, Harry Truman. Three major polls (Gallup included) predicted Dewey would win. The Gallup poll came closest with Dewey’s 49.5% versus 44.5% for Truman, which was almost exactly the opposite, as Truman beat
Dewey 49.6% to 45.1% in votes and won 303 electoral votes to Dewey’s 189. This failure of the press is famously remembered with Harry Truman holding up the Chicago Tribune newspaper with the headline, “Dewey Defeats Truman.” We would like to think that, over the years, polling has become a more accurate science. However, history has not been kind to pollsters. Even when they are right, such as Jimmy Carter over Gerald Ford in 1976 and George W. Bush over Al Gore in 2000, the pollsters predicted much larger victories. And in 2016, the pollsters considered Hillary Clinton a lock over Donald Trump. Big surprise!
But just like the Peanuts comics where Lucy promises Charlie Brown that this time, she will not pull the football away
from him when he tries to kick it, the pollsters tell us that, positively, this time for sure — we KNOW who is going to win this election.
Yeah, right. There are over twenty different national polls, and they range in mid-September from a three-point advantage for Trump to a four-point advantage for Harris. So, help me out here. How can these astute, brilliant number crunchers search for the same thing (popularity of candidates) and come up with such different results?
This is because all polling agencies use statistical adjustment called “weighting” to make their survey sample align with the broader population’s key characteristics. Some use as few as three characteristics (e.g., age, race, gender), and others use as many as twelve characteristics (adding to age, race, gender, other dimensions such as political party, religion, education, etc.). This ‘weighing’ must be consistently modified because the society itself is constantly changing. And when the actual results come through after the election, as sure as the sun will rise in the east, pollsters will admit they ‘missed’ a sizable chunk of the voting citizenry, which is what scuttled their predictions.
There are great benefits for these organizations to win the “our poll is closer to the actual vote than your poll” contest. But, they also know that before the actual vote, they can get valuable headlines
by being an ‘outlier,’ showing one candidate or the other moving the needle. The alphabet media, ABC, CBS, NBC, NPR, PBS, etc., all know they can get attention (and thus raise THEIR market numbers) by highlighting dramatic movements in the ongoing contest.
As November 5th gets closer, more and more attention will be given to the pollsters. But, here is the bellwether of polling that really matters. Ask Al Gore how he felt about getting the majority of votes in 2000 or how Hillary Clinton experienced the same in 2016. John Quincy Adams, in 1824, could brag that he had more votes than Andrew Jackson. In 1888, Benjamin Harrison could high-five himself by receiving more votes than Grover Cleveland. But, as pleased as these presidential candidates were about receiving the overall majority of votes, that does not win a presidency.
At the end of election day, the electoral college vote determines who wins the election. I know many hate it, but the concept of the Electoral College is a cornerstone of our republic. The top ten states in population in the USA have more votes than the other 40 states and Washington DC combined. As Rush Limbaugh said so well, “State sovereignty is key here in the Electoral College — and if you’re going to start divvying up the power of each state’s elections, you are destroying state sovereignty.”
Outfits, Not Just Clothes…
Fall 2024 Color Trends
ith every season, there’s a spinning of the color wheel. Fall is especially primed for a color reboot, which is fitting with the changing foliage and seasonal holidays.
The color trends for fall 2024 mix up the classics with some unexpected twists to give your wardrobe a potential refresh. What I love about color trends is that oftentimes, you already have pieces in the trending shades at hand, so no purchases are necessary. Just simply re-wearing or re-styling garments hanging in your closet. Here’s a rundown of the color palette for fall 2024!
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that red boot with some folksy midi dresses.
If big and bold is not really your style, there are more subtle shades to indulge in this season. Chocolatey browns are perfect for minimalists and neutral lovers. They shine in the form of luxurious leather. If you’re looking to up the ante to your outerwear, check out Lands’ End’s Women’s Leather Jacket in brown. Dark browns can be comfy/cozy in rich knits like Loft’s ribbed sleeve v-neck cardigan in iced espresso. To keep this tone sophisticated, pair with other neutrals like beige or light gray.
First up, a holdover from spring that also reaches back to last autumn is red. Last year, the red trend was “Cherry Bomb.” This season it’s being touted as “Siren Red”; a rose by any other name, eh? Red is a bold color, no matter the nomenclature, and you can easily pick up a bright red sweater to wear with jeans or corduroys for autumn and into the holiday season. For myself, I’m styling red through shoes. During the Nordstrom Anniversary sale, I snagged a pair of red flats from Chinese Laundry, while last winter, I picked up a red boot from Journee Signature. With spooky season upon us, I’ll be donning
Another understated earth tone trending this fall is moss green. You can’t go wrong with any earthy color during autumn, but this year, mossier shades are standing out. Like with red, I’m leaning toward shoes and handbags in this color versus garments. Aerosoles has a tailored block heel loafer in “fir” green that hits on the mossy spectrum. While Journee Collection’s Bettie pump comes in green from DSW, both will fit nicely into an office setting when worn with button-ups and trousers. On a whimsical note, Fable has the Chloe Giordani fawn embroidered saddle bag featuring a “resting fawn” design
that is charming me to death, very suitable for festive fall activities slung over a shacket and cords. Also, look for mossy green bags and shoes at your local thrift shop, as this shade definitely leans toward a vintage vibe.
From darker hues, let’s turn toward the lighter and brighter. Last year saw a more neon-tinged yellow, but right now, pale yellow, typically a spring favorite, can turn heads in autumn for being both unexpected yet oddly suitable for the season. This versatile hue pairs beautifully with richer tones like the aforementioned chocolate brown and caramel while also styling nicely with sweeter shades of baby blue and pink. A pale-yellow dress like Everlane’s hammered satin shirt dress sings with brown boots and a cardigan. While a simple t-shirt like Easy Standard’s vintage relaxed crew neck freshens up the standard jeans and flannel uniform of fall.
Speaking of pink and blue, every season has a slightly updated take on these classic colors. For fall 2024, it’s sea blue and blush pink. Both shades come in various gradients as opposed to a specific hue, so you’ll be able to find the best versions to compliment your skin, hair, and eye color. For me, for fall, a darker, almost navy blue is my preferred tone. But many may favor a more teal take like Banana Republic’s chino barrel pant in deep sea teal. The cool undertone of these pants pairs perfectly with a plaid button-up and a tweedy blazer.
On the pink side, check out Levi’s vin-
tage chinos in shade pale mauve for a touch of femininity that doesn’t go overboard when worn with a chambray shirt and sneakers.
Lastly, we have wine red. This current iteration of burgundy in prior years has shown up as oxblood, deep auburn, pinot noir, and dark cherry. No matter the name, this is a quintessential color for autumn, and you probably already own several pieces from the burgundy family to build outfits around. If not, check out Quince’s washable stretch silk notch collar blouse in “wine tasting.” The silky texture can be dressed up for nights out or special occasions, while the unfussy silhouette lends itself towards standard office apparel. If I were outfitting around the pieces featured here, I’d wear this blouse with the Levi’s mauve chinos, Lands’ End leather jacket, red flats, and moss handbag as my go-to fall uniform for a tone-on-tone trending look.
Color trends are extremely cyclical and come back year after year in different saturations and names. They are also extremely accessible. If trends like fringe, high-waisted pants, or flapper style are all the rage but don’t appeal to or suit you, then you’re out of luck. However, with color, you can find the shades that best complement you and make it your own in any type of garment, accessory, or style. Don’t forget color in cosmetics. A winetined lip or a pinky polish gives a subtle nod to these trends without upending your wardrobe.
SPECIALTY MEATS
Introducing the 2024-2025 School Board Student Representatives
Young leaders at Williamsport Area High School are selected each year to serve as school board student representatives. This year’s student representatives, seniors Ella Adkins, Elijah Nilson and Chloe Pennings, are active in their school community, playing roles in everything from National Art Honor Society to clubs, improv troupes and more.
In their role as representatives, the three AP and honors students will provide regular updates to the school board at each meeting throughout the 2024-2025 school year about what is happening “on the hill,” spotlighting news in the areas of athletics, academics, events and student life.
In addition to her participation on the tennis and wrestling teams, Adkins is a member of the orchestra’s Strolling String, executive board, Moden UN and founder of the school’s Aquarium Club. She’s also a 2024 National Honor Society inductee. With aspirations for career in politics, she volunteers her time with State Rep. Jamie Flick, R-South Williamsport, and Mayor Derek Slaughter. She also volunteers for Make-a-Wish Foundation.
Nilson is a member of the school’s improv troupe, “Without a Cue,” and serves as president of the Drama Club. Musically, he’s a member of the high school’s Millionaire Singers a cappella group and PMEA Choir. He also serves on his class’s executive board
and a 2024 National Honor Society inductee. In the community, he participates in productions at the Community Theatre League and summer programs at the Community Arts Center.
Also a National Art Honor Society inductee, Pennings is a member of the girls soccer team, class executive board and Hope Squad, the district’s peer-to-peer suicide prevention program. She’s also a member of the Marching Millionaires and is enrolled in the Health Professions track through the high school’s Career and Technical Education (CTE) Program. In the community, she volunteers at churches and soup kitchens. She’s also in a co-op with UPMC and a member of EPIC Percussion’s indoor percussion group.
The three provided their first presentation to the school board during the Sept. 10 meeting, during which they gave a recap on what’s been happening during the opening weeks of the new school year.
Active Aging Week Celebration
September 30-October 4
WStop in! Daily events will be offered for all residents, family members, employees and members of the community.
hile here take a few minutes to chat with our staff and learn more about the Presbyterian Home at Williamsport. Our reputation for providing exceptional Personal Care is built on a trusted commitment with more than 99% of our families and residents willing to recommend us to a friend or relative. There is no cost for these events and light refreshments will be served.
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For more information, contact Renee Moore at 570-601-8351 or remoore@psl.org.
From left is Ella Adkins, Chloe Pennings and Elijah Nilson.
Nobel Peace Nominee to Speak in Williamsport
According to FBI statistics, violent crime is down approximately 6%, which is an encouraging trend. However, we still have a long way to go. In 2023, there were 22.5 violent crimes per 1,000 people aged 12 or older in the United States. Questions many of us would ask are “Where, specifically, does violence origi-
nate?” and “What causes one person to hurt or kill another?” Unfortunately, the answers are complex. Various factors influence the variations in crime and crime rates across states and regions. The FBI identifies certain key elements that affect both the amount and type of crime, including population density and urbanization levels, youth population percentage,
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and population stability, including mobility and commuting. Other possible factors are economic in nature and may include median income, poverty rate, and job availability.
Closer to home, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania ranks #34 nationally for violent crime among states with a violent
crime rate of 280 per 100,000 residents. That’s 27 percent lower than the national average violent crime rate. Plymouth Township, near Philadelphia, ranks highest in incidents of violent crime with 5,309 per 100,000 residents, while Cranberry Township ranks lowest with just 17. To address what seems like an endless news stream reporting on the violent state of the world, former Nobel Peace Prize-nominated author John Dear is coming to Williamsport. Rev. Dear has been called
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At Lycoming-Clinton System of Care, we work to create a network of communitybased services that support children and youth facing mental health challenges. By partnering with families, we ensure that care is youth-driven, culturally competent, and tailored to individual needs. Our mission is to empower families and youth, making sure their voices shape the future of mental health services. Together, we can build a brighter future for our children.
Your voice matters! We’re inviting local families to share their experiences with mental health services through our anonymous Family Voice Focus Group Survey. Help improve services and ensure that children and families receive the support they truly need. Check our website to review the results!
Centers for Healthy Aging
Let’s do Lunch!
If you are 60 years of age or older, stretch your grocery monies by coming to dine with us!
We offer a hot meal and “Lighter Fare” menu options.
Come dine with friends or make some new ones!
Reservations are required 48 hours in advance. Transportation can also be arranged!
Contact your nearest Center for Healthy Aging to make a reservation or for more information!
Clinton County Community Center 124 East Walnut Street Lock Haven 570-858-5822
Jersey Shore Center 641 Cemetery Street Jersey Shore 570-601-9591
Lincoln Center 2138 Lincoln Street Williamsport 570-601-9573
Centers for Healthy Aging
Loyalsock Center 1607 Four Mile Drive Williamsport 570-601-9590
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Meck Center 50 Fitness Lane Muncy 570-601-9593
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Mill Hall Center 9 Peale Avenue Mill Hall 570-726-6378
Renovo Area Center 415 Fourth Street South Renovo 570-923-2525
RiverWalk Center 423 East Central Avenue South Williamsport 570-601-9592
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Meatball sub with hoagie roll, creamy pesto rotini, peas & cauliflower, fresh apple
Chicken cobb salad with blue cheese dressing, pasta salad, fresh apple
October 11
Salisbury steak with mushroom gravy, cabbage noodles, peas with pearl onions, pineapple tidbits
Lighter Fare
Breaded chicken fillet with bacon and ranch, whole grain wrap, creamy coleslaw, fresh banana
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a peacemaker and environmentalist and will be coming to talk about his new book, The Gospel of Peace: A Commentary on Matthew, Mark, and Luke from the Perspective of Nonviolence. In this new book, Father John points out Jesus’ practice and teachings on nonviolence, peace, and universal love and his invitation to follow this example. Rev. Dear is the author of numerous other books. In addition, he is the founder of “The Beatitudes Center for the Nonviolent Jesus.” According to their website, the organization’s purpose is to teach and promote the nonviolence of Jesus, to help end violence, and to create a new culture of nonviolence through workshops, podcasts, and conferences. Their mission-To teach and promote the Gospel message that Jesus was totally nonviolent and that all his followers are called to be totally nonviolent.
Rev. Dear served for many years as the Director of the Fellowship of Reconciliation. After 9/11, 2001, he served as the Red Cross Coordinator of Chaplains at the Family As-
sistance Center. In 2017, he helped Pope Francis draft his January 1st World Day of Peace message on nonviolence and has pastored several churches in New Mexico.
Father John’s talk will be held Thursday evening, October 3, 2024, at 7 p.m. at New Covenant United Church of Christ (202 E. Third St.) in Williamsport. The talk is free and open to the public. Copies of his book will be available for purchase and to be signed. This event is sponsored by United Churches of Lycoming County (UCLC). Founded in 1946, UCLC is an ecumenical religious organization comprised of more than 100 Lycoming County churches that are “Connected Through Faith and United in Service.” UCLC ministries include-The Shepherd of the Streets, the UCLC Food Pantry, The Rise-Up Village Bakery, Institutional Care Ministries, United Campus Ministry at Penn College, Church Women United and more. For more information, contact Pastor Tammey Edkin of United Churches of Lycoming County at 470-322-1110.
We’ve talked so far about the meaning of “grace” (a free gift that can’t be earned ) and the fact that grace is the opposite of religion (because it’s all about what Jesus Christ did for you, not what you do for God). Here’s the last point of our ad series: grace also works between people , so it’s the horizontal bar in the cross.
What does horizontal grace look like?
➢ Like being real, and still being really accepted .
➢ Like the freedom to become exactly who God made you to be in Jesus , with purpose and fulfillment .
➢ Like an atmosphere of learning and loving together.
That’s what we’re talking about this Sunday : experiencing the horizontal grace of God given between His People. Want to hear more? You’re invited to stop by. Or just get in touch, okay? Hey, don’t put it off. Maybe it’s time for a change in your life. Maybe it’s time for a grace life.
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EVENTS
Audubon Event: Chapter Meeting
What: Join Lycoming Audubon for a program on the Birds and Wildlife in Costa Rica presented by Mike Fialkovich. In January 2023, Mike traveled to Costa Rica with the Audubon Society of Western PA for a 10-day tour of the country, visiting various habitats including mountains, rain forest, and the Pacific coast. The program will cover the birds and other wildlife observed during the trip. Program is free and open to the public. You can also attend virtually with zoom using the link found at the LAS website: www.lycomingaudubon.org
When: Wednesday, September 25th, at 6:30 p.m.
Where: Taber Museum, 858 West Fourth St. Williamsport.
Fall Book Sale
What: Friends of the JV Brown Library “Fall for Great Books” book sale.
When: Thursday, September 26th, from 5-8 p.m.“Friends” Preview Night. Friday, September 27th, from 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Saturday, September 28th, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Where: Pine Street Methodist Church, 441 Pine St., Williamsport.
Audubon Event: Rose Valley Lake
What: Join Lycoming Audubon at Rose Valley Lake to look for a wide variety of waterfowl, herons, and shorebirds. We will also walk portions of the road to look for migrant songbirds. This is an easy-walk-and-ride event. Program is free and open to the public. For more details, check out our website at www.lycomingaudubon. org.
When: Saturday, September 28th, at 8:00 a.m.
Where: Meet at the South Boat Launch of Rose Valley Lake.
Lycoming County Genealogical Society
What: Greg Paris: Finding Fred Magee.
When: Saturday, September 28th, at 1:00 p.m.
Where: Taber Museum, 858 W. 4th St., Williamsport.
Spaghetti Benefit
What: Spaghetti benefit for CTVFC member Destiny Alexander who recently suffered a medical emergency. Meal will include spaghetti, salad and garlic bread. Cost is $10 per person.
When: Saturday, September 28th, from 4:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
Where: Clinton Township Volunteer Fire Company, 2311 Route 54, Montgomery.
Book Sale
What: Friends of Muncy Library Book Sale.
When: September 28th, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Where: Muncy Library, 108 S. Main St., Muncy.
Stuffed Chicken Breast Dinner
What: Stuffed chicken breast take-out dinner Menu: boneless chicken breast stuffed with bread filling, mashed potatoes, gravy, succotash, pickled beets, Oriental slaw, roll & butter, and homemade apple crisp. Suggested donation - $13/meal. Advance reservations required; contact Daisy Styer at 570-546-5861 by 9/23/2024.
When: Saturday, September 28th. Pick up between 2-4 p.m.
Where: Eagle Grange Hall at the intersection of Route 15 and East Blind Rd., Montgomery.
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CHURCH EVENTS
Lasagna Dinner
What: Dinner includes meat lasagna, salad, bread, and homemade dessert. Eat in or takeout. Cost for the dinner is $14 for adults, $6 for children (12 & younger), and $10 for lasagna only. For more information, call 570-
322-0126 or email trinitychurchpa@comcast.net.
When: Wednesday, September 25th, from 4:00-6:30 p.m.
Where: Trinity Episcopal Pro-Cathedral, 844 W. 4th St., Williamsport.
Filled Chicken Breast Dinner
What: Filled chicken breast dinner with mashed potatoes, gravy, corn, string beans, rolls, homemade pies. Eat in or take out. $12 for adults; $6 for children.
When: Wednesday, September 25th, from 4-6 p.m.
Where: Third Street Church, 931 E. Third St., Williamsport. Parking and entrance in rear of building.
What: Susquehanna Valley Shutterbugs 2024 Member Photography Show.
When: October 4th, from 6 p.m.-8 p.m.
Where: Thomas T. Taber Museum of the Lycoming County Historical Society in Williamsport.
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
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.
Thistledown Farm circa 1833, is updated & modernized while carefully preserving the beauty & character of this historic farmhouse featuring granite countertops & an open-hearth fireplace in the kitchen, 6 bedrooms & 3 bath, on 11.75 acres. Outside is turn-key for animals or hobby farming including a 40x40 garage, 36x20 implement shed, 40x30 barn plumbed for radiant heat, and fenced pastures.
Listed by Jason Ottoman - 570.573.3825
Custom built Cape Cod on 7.96 acres of serene land abundant with wildlife. Open concept floor plan, 4 bedrooms, 3 ½ bath, walk-out basement with in-law suite, and attached & detached 2-car garages. Enjoy PA’s picturesque landscape from your sunroom or deck.
Listed by Patricia Smay - 570.916.3592
4 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath Colonial on 3.29 acres in the East Lycoming School District just 3 miles from town. Enjoy the seclusion of your backyard from the deck with a wooded area to provide privacy. The kitchen leads to the deck and is an entertaining hosts dream. There’s a 1st floor master suite & 3 bedrooms on the 2nd floor with an open loft area. Easily finish the walk-out basement to suite your
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over the entire business or purchase just the real estate to suit your needs. Located at a busy intersection with tra c light across from CVS/Dollar General plaza. Tenants occupy 2 storefronts of this 6,367 sq ft building on .61 acres. Listed by Jason Ottmann - 570.573.3825
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A Little Bit of Fall Magic
AEpiscopal Pro-Cathedral 844 West 4th St • Williamsport (570) 322-0126
s of this past weekend, it is officially fall! I couldn’t be more excited. I just love this time of year. Every morning, when I wake up and brush my teeth in the bathroom, I look out the window that faces our woods. Each day, I notice the leaves changing more and more. There is nothing more beautiful than a gorgeous, brightly colored tree in October.
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of them on my phone from last year, and I wanted to do a time capsule on them but have never had a chance to do so yet. It has so many different colors! It’s seriously magical-looking; take a look! Want to know something else magical? It’s a dessert I make over and over and over again, and people just go crazy over it. Every. Single. Time. There is hardly any ever left.
Speaking of beautiful trees, let me tell you where my favorite trees are. Every year, they take my breath away. They are literally right across from the Kwik Fill in Newberry. Can’t miss them. It’s two trees, but it looks like one big one. That’s what makes the colors so extraordinary. Last year, I took a picture of them each time I got gas. I loved seeing how each time I went, how much more they changed. From all green to slowly changing colors. Full-color changes right down to the last leaf that fell. I have a file
I made it for our church picnic this year, and so many people told me how good it was. My dear girlfriend, Audrey Confair, asked for the recipe and if I could put it in the Webb Weekly. I told her, “Absolutely!” I was sure I had it in before, but this is another one of those recipes that needs to be in once a year. It’s THAT good, and the best part is that it is so easy to make.
We always attend our riverlot neighbors’ (who are like family to us) Labor Day party every year. Last year, I made my pumpkin dump cake. As
I was carrying it to the table, people followed me to get some. They went nuts over it, and it was gone in less than ten minutes. It was such a hit that I promised I would make it again this year. Except this year, I made a double batch! I figured that would be loads. I made a single batch for the church picnic, and there were probably 30-40 of us, and I only had a little left. This double batch didn’t stand a chance at this party! Gone in less than thirty minutes once dessert started.
But before dessert even started at
this party, people put some into bowls and took it to their campers to make sure they got some. This made me giggle and feel so good! Next year, I will be working on a quadruple batch. Oh! And no lie — some sweet younger guy asked who made the pumpkin dump cake, and Jess Lukowsky pointed at me, saying, “The Chef did over there!” This man looked and pointed at me, and I quote, yelled, “You are the s**t!” I was dying!
People just go nuts over this. For the first time, I had a little left over, like
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I said from the church picnic, and it was cold. The first time I ever ate it cold out of the fridge. Oh, my goodness, it was just as amazing cold, too! You must dollop with Cool Whip. It completes it.
So, for your next fall function or holiday party, check out this recipe. It is sure to be a hit. There is something magical in this recipe that all comes together in your crockpot. I can’t explain it. Just try it for yourself and watch the magic happen.
It’s officially fall, y’all!
Crockpot Pumpkin Dump Cake
Ingredients:
• Nonstick cooking spray, for spraying the slow cooker insert
• Two 15-ounce cans pumpkin pie filling
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• One 15.25-ounce box of french vanilla or any white cake box
• 1 stick (8 tablespoons) salted butter, melted
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans
Directions:
First, spray the insert of a 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Gently combine the pumpkin, granulated sugar, pumpkin pie spice and salt in a bowl, then dump it into the slow cooker insert. Mix in sugar and spice just a bit. Sprinkle the cake mix over the pumpkin, then, as evenly as possible, pour the melted butter on top and finish with the chopped pecans. Cover and cook on low for 4 to 4 1/2 hours (the edges of the cake should be starting to brown and crisp slightly).
Serve warm with a dollop Cool Whip, or even great cold!
Three weeks ago, the Williamsport Crosscutters won their first-ever MLB Draft League Championship by defeating the Trenton Thunder 5-4 at Bowman Field in an exciting and memorable game. This brings to mind previous championships won by Williamsport’s professional baseball teams.
These championship roots go back almost 120 years, when the team then known as
the “Williamsport Millionaires” captured championships in the old Tri-State League in 1905, 1907, and 1908. The Williamsport team was one of the league’s dominant franchises from 1904 to 1910, finishing no lower than third.
The 1905 Tri-State League pennant race was one of the most scintillating and exciting ever and went down to the wire. That team featured one-time and future major leaguers Walter Manning, Fred Applegate, Walter Blair, and Bill Hinchman. But the acquisition that turned the tide for the
Williamsport team was the early-August acquisition of Jimmy Sebring, who had played for the Red Sox and Reds. As a matter of fact, Sebring hit the first-ever home run in World Series play in the first Fall Classic in 1903.
The Millionaires were able to eke out the Tri-State pennant by one-half game over the Johnstown Johnnies and 1 1/2 games over the York White Roses.
Their next championship was in 1907, and they had a well-balanced team that featured good and consistent hitting and pitching. They had a .300-hitting outfield known as the “Erin Outfield,” which featured Joe Delanhanty, Tom O’Hara, and Joe Hennessey and was supplemented by the ever-consistent Jimmy Sebring. The
pitching staff featured two 20-game winners, “Rube” Vickers and Birdee Cree. Winning a championship that year was a little easier as they cruised past the Harrisburg Senators by eight games.
In 1908, Williamsport won again over Harrisburg, this time by just two games. They were paced by the fine play of George Cockhill, player-manager, Harry Wolverton, Dave Shean, and Ollie Britton, and their pitching staff was anchored by Jack Warhop, who won 29 games that year for Williamsport.
It would be another 15 years before Williamsport would be in the winner’s circle again, this time as the champions of the
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11:30-The offering of this very nice real estate, which includes UPI#11-310100. a consistant of this Montoursville School District, Eldred twp. 1,425 Sq ft. 3 Bedroom, 1 1/2 Bath Home with Detached 2 car garge, and Very nice cemented floor pole building, sitting on approx 1 acre of land, this home is in move in condition, it features baseboard hot water heating, central air conditioning, private well and septic. To get the full enjoyment of this great parcel or for a private showing please contact Levi at (570) 560-9543. For pictures and listing go to auctionzip.com ID#45518, or on facebook at ”Levi Spring Auctioneering” We Hope To See You There!!!!
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newly formed New York-Pennsylvania League in 1923 (later to become the Eastern League.)
That 1923 team featured future Philadelphia A’s standouts Walter French and George “Mule” Haas. The team had a team batting average of .318. The stalwart batters of the team were Arnold “Bucky” Poole, .372, Walter French, .352, and Stanley “Rabbit” Benton, who scored a record 133 runs.
That year’s team also had good pitching, with Dudley Foulk winning 20 games and Jim Bishop and Harold Fulweiler each winning 15 games.
Williamsport won the pennant again in 1924, edging out the York White Roses for the second consecutive year. The team, now known as the “Grays,” had a timely blend of good hitting and pitching.
the season but first in the second half.
Williamsport was managed by Mike McNally and was paced by the slugging of Horace “Red” McBride, who batted .368 with 25 homers and 129 RBIs. Catcher Bill Baker batted .343; Joe Bonowitz hit .321, and Zach Smith, .321. The pitching staff was paced by Bunny Hearn, who went 218, Bill Thomas, and Luther Bud: Thomas each won 12.
They defeated Elmira in an exciting championship series to capture the 1934 New York-Pennsylvania League pennant.
Twenty-six more years would intervene before Williamsport would figure into championship play in the now-Eastern league.
The 1960 Williamsport Grays were known as the “Go-Go Grays” because of their wealth of team speed, good pitching, and timely hitting.
Bill Hunnefield took the league’s batting crown with a .346 average, and Roy Leavitt led the league in homers with 18. The pitching staff got 19 wins from Bobby Burns and 18 each from Carlton Demarest and Henry: Lefty” Huffman.
Harry Hinchman managed the 1923 and 1924 teams.
It would be another ten years before the Grays would return to the winner’s circle as league champions.
In 1934, the league featured a split-season format, like this year’s MLB Draft League.
The team finished third in the first half of
Future Phillies manager Frank Lucchesi managed that year’s team.
The team featured ten future major leaguers, including Danny Cater, John Hernstein, Lee Elia, who would be another future Phillies manager, and Ted Savage.
Williamsport won the first round of the Governor’s Cup Playoffs and was in the middle of playing the Springfield Giants for the league championship when Hurricane Donna intervened and washed out the rest of the series. Williamsport and
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Springfield were declared Eastern League Co-Champions for 1960.
It would be another 41 years before Williamsport saw a championship again.
In 2001, Williamsport fielded a team in the Short Season Class A New York-Penns League, and the team was a farm club of the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Tony Beasley managed the team.
The team’s big slugger was Walter “Junior” Young, who slugged a league-leading 13 homers and led the team in RBIs with 47. Another fine slugger on that team was Jose Bautista, who had five homers and 30 RBIs. He went on to have a fine career with the Toronto Blue Jays and several other clubs.
The sparkplug at the top of the line-up was Chris Duffy, who batted .317
That year, the Crosscutters had an outstanding pitching staff with an enviable 2.91 Earned Run Average.
It was anchored by Ian Snell (Oquendo), who went 7-0 with 56 strikeouts and a microscopic 1.39 ERA.
Juan Rodriquez was 5-2 with 58 strikeouts to go with his 1.89 ERA Future Major Leaguer, Roberto Novoa had 55 strikeouts and compiled a 5-5 mark.
The relief ace for the Cutters that season was Jeff Miller, who recorded 15 saves and had an excellent 1.39 Earned Run Average.
The Crosscutters finished with a 48-26 record.
They swept Jamestown in two games in the first round of the playoffs, setting playoffs up the climactic final series with the Brooklyn Cyclones. The Cyclones won the first game at Bowman Field and were set to return to Brooklyn for the next game, but then a dastardly fate intervened: the September 11 terrorist attacks. The remainder of the series was canceled, and Williamsport and Brooklyn were declared co-champions.
In 2003, the Crosscutters would win the championship outright.
The Cutters had a 46-30 record and made the playoffs as a wild card. They swept Auburn to set up a championship rematch with Brooklyn.
In the opener at Bowman Field, the Cutters won 7-2. They were keyed by Byjer Morgans’s triple and Andy Chance’s two RBIs.
The next night in Brooklyn, the Cutters played for and won the New York-Penn League championship, winning a nail-bitter in extra innings 4-3. The light-hitting Milver Reyes drove in the winning run to give the Cutters the win and the championship.
Nyjer Morgan was the offensive sparkplug for the Cutters throughout the season. He batted .343 with 23 RBIs.
The Cutters pitching standouts were Yoann Torrealba, Sergio Silva, and Chris DeMaria.
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Godwits and Kittiwakes: A Few More Words in Disguise
By Joseph W. Smith III
If you didn’t already know the word teetotaler, you certainly wouldn’t assume it meant a complete abstainer from alcohol — would you?
To me, it sounds like a guy on a golf course, with a crumpled scorecard and a stubby little pencil — though I might add that no one knows just where this particular term originated. (There seems to be some evidence for coinage by a temperance speaker — and somehow, for adding an emphatic third “T” to total.)
In any case, here at Webb’s Weird Words, teetotaler is among a group we’ve been calling “words in disguise” — indicating that they don’t mean what we think.
We’ve covered a baker’s dozen of these in the past two weeks, focusing just now on plants and animals.
Here are more:
Eyebright – Per dictionary.com, this happy-sounding word can refer to one of two plants: a pimpernel, having red or white petals that close for bad weather; or a flower in the figwort family — one
that has (according to Wikipedia) about 215 different species.
(Figwort — yet another somewhat misleading term!)
When I learned that eyebright referred to a flower, I assumed it had to do with the species’ appearance. After all, our more common word daisy originated as a shortening of day’s eye (no, I am not making this up). But actually, eyebright has been used for centuries as an herbal remedy for certain ocular diseases.
Godwit – One of several species of shorebirds related to curlews and sandpipers, and having a long slender bill (Merriam-Webster). This is, incidentally, another word of unknown etymology. Grassquit – This term might well describe how I feel about cutting the lawn when it’s 85 degrees outside; but actually, grassquit is another bird-word — a tanager-family finch found in the Caribbean, as well as Central and South America. (“Quit” in this case is not a verb, but rather a noun for various species of small tropical birds.)
Kittiwake – Nope, not related to baby
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WEIRD WORDS
cats — or to coming out of sleep. It is in fact yet one more type of flying feathered friend: “either of two oceanic gulls … having a white plumage with pale gray, black-tipped wings and a squarecut tail. Also called: hacklet.” (This wonderfully precise definition is from my beloved Collins English Dictionary.) The word itself is “imitative,” meaning it mimics the sounds of this bird’s cry — kind of like our better-known killdeer Klipspringer – I guess killdeer might also fall under “words in disguise,” since it has nothing to do with either killing or deer. So by now, you might be starting to assume that any weird and unknown word has about a 50% chance of referring to birds!
This is actually another term for menhaden, a shad-like species of the coastal U.S. that is used to make oil and fertilizer (from the terrific Random House College Dictionary). The word is an Americanization of another Dutch term, marsbanker. I could not track down what that original word actually meant — though I can’t help picturing a fish “bunking down” amid underwater moss.
I don’t know; is there moss underwater? I’m admittedly out of my depth here. (Sorry — couldn’t resist.)
Pennyroyal – With the time-tested penchant for placing government leaders on our money, this word sounds like a coin, does it not? But in fact, it is another plant — one of two, actually: a Eurasian species “having hairy leaves a small lilac-blue flowers”; or a similar aromatic plant of North America (from my go-to American Heritage Dictionary).
But the klipspringer, despite sounding like a small piece of office equipment, is actually an African antelope — one that inhabits rocky regions south of the Sahara (again from Collins). It is named, as you may have guessed, from its springing movement — and from a Dutch word for cliff
Mossbunker – Frankly, I’m not sure what we might’ve assumed about this one — but I don’t think it would have included fish!
There’s another plant species called pennywort, which is also known as navelwort. I don’t know about you, but for me, navelwort conjures up a rather distressing mental image.
Thank God it’s just a flower.
MOUNTAIN HOME W/ 10 ACRES Bordering 1000 acres, Penna. State Forest Ground
We will be o ering at 1:00pm a Great Opportunity to purchase a Well maintained 28x 50 / 2800 sq 3 Bedroom Split Level home w/ 10 acre lot, next to State Forest Ground. e home has 3 Bedrooms, 2 ½ bathrooms, large living room with picture window, kitchen w/ custom made oak cabinets and corian countertops, Dining room w/ access to Giant deck and above ground Pool [Great for Entertaining or lounging], Large Family room w/ access to large 26x28 2 Car Garage, Bar/ Pool /Game Room, Mechanical Room w/ Oil Hot Water Heating, 200 amp electrical Service, Water So ener system. 3 Out buildings include; large 25 x 48 metal hoop style garage w/ 12 x 14 overhead door and cemented oor , large 32 x 36 Garage used for woodshop and storage, and long woodshed for storage. To View this Great Property Contact Tex & Gloria Buhl at 570-419-3626 or Auctioneers 570-538-2227 Real Estate Terms: $25,000 Down balance in 45 days, Interested Buyers have right to do any testing prior to auction at their expense. All Other Terms made known by contacting Auctioneer.
David Armstrong Prints [11:00 am] & OTHER ARTWORKS COUNTRY COLLECTIBLES • ANTIQUES • HOUSEHOLD
EARL FRANTZ TOY TRACTOR COLLECTION PUBLIC AUCTION
We will be selling the Great Toy Tractor Collection of Mr. Earl Frantz, From the Banquet Hall of the Middleburg Livestock Market , Located at 6592 US-Rt 522 , Middleburg, Pa. 17842.
FRIDAY,
OCTOBER 4, 2024
Starting at 5:00 pm
450 + ERTL SCALE MODEL FARM TRACTORS
PEDAL TRACTORS
Earl’s blood ran deep with a passion for Allis Chalmers and John Deere’s , but could not resist other colored Brand Tractors when he saw them. We will be selling 450 + many New in Box – Collector, Precision, Shelf Models and even a few custom Types of Farm Tractors- DO NOT MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY!! For GREAT TRACTORS for your Collection or to Play With!
450+ Ertl Scale Model Farm Tractors: 95% New in Box; 1/8 Scale Allis Chalmers WD45 Signed by Ertl; 1/16 Scale to include Shelf, Commemorative; Collector; Precision Models; 1/64 Many still in Blister Packaging- GO to: auctionzip.com #2189 or GoToAuctions.com #4136 For over 500 Pictures
PEDAL TRACTORS: Allis Chalmers CA ; John Deere 20; John Deere 520 nfe; John Deere 7600 wfe [NIB]; Allis Chalmers 7045 nfe; FARMING GO WITHS: John Deere Quality Farm Equipment “ More an A Trademark” Slogan Electric Wall Clock; Drink Coca Cola Wall Clock; John Deere Cast Iron Metal Sign; Campbells Mills – Lewisburg Yard Stick; Metal John Deere Match Safe; Allis Chalmers Battery Clock; Raymond Diggan- Hughesville John Deere Pocket Ledgers; Vintage Pioneer Seed Co. Plastic Bag w/ John Deere Corn Picker Scene; Cast Iron Sickle Bar Mower Tool Lid; Pictures by Irvan Hoover “ e Reaper” and “Homan Farm Pond”; Allis Chalmers D14 Show Room Advertisement; Large Selection of Books and Paper Advertisements; [2] John Deere HO Scale Train Sets; Lionel 646 Train Engine and 6466W Coal Tender; #6376 Circus Car; #6465 Sunoco Tank Car; #3562 Operating Barrel Car; #6414 Car Carrier w/ Cars; #6436 Lehigh Valley Coal Car; # 6560-25 Operating Work Crane; #6414 Pole Car; #6462 Gondola Car; # 6511 Pipe Car; #6417 Pennsy Caboose; #50 Gang Car; #6418 Machinery Car; #2421 Maplewood Passenger Car; #2422 Chatham Passenger Car; #2423 Hillside Observation Car; Lionel Trainmaster Transformers ; Plus More To Be Found!
LOCAL HARD TO FIND MILK BOTTLES
TO be sold at 6:00 pm
Rovenolt Dairy- Turbotville. Pa. Tall Round Painted Qt w/ Rare Raw Milk Cap; Rovenolt Dairy- Turbotville Round Painted Pint w/ Dairy Cap; F.O. Harriman- Walnut Hill Farm Jersey Shore –Round Embossed Pint; Girton ½ Gallon Painted Calf Bottle- Millville, Pa. Clarence A. Erdly- Mifinburg. Pa. Tall Round Embossed Quart
Seller : Mr. Earl Frantz • Terms: Cash or Good Penna Check
Great Parking • Good Food • Chairs and Rest Rooms in Hall
1550 Ridge Road, [Montandon] Milton, Pa. 17847- From Montandon follow RT45 east turning onto Noaker Road and Follow to Ridge Road. Signs Posted Auction Day.
Saturday, September 28, 2024
Starting at 8:30 am
62 ACRE FARM W/ 4 BEDROOM HOME AND BARN & OUTBUILDINGS
We will be o ering at 12:00 noon a 62 acre +/- Farm at the base of Montour Ridge. e farm has a large 2 story fram 4 bedroom home, Bank Barn used to grow chickens, Large Modern Metal Machinery Shed w/ Cemented Floor, Bungalow used as rental. Approx. 22 acres tillable and balance in woodland. GREAT HUNTING!! To View this Property and for Complete Terms Contact Auctioneer Mike Weaver at 570-538-2227
ANTIQUES
• FARM COLLECTIBLES • FURNITURE
2pc So wood Corner Cupboard; Cherry Gateleg Table; Bechtel’s Dairy LewisburgMetal Porch Box; Bowman’s License Plate Topper from Milton; Wooden Keg; Cast Iron Puritan #8 Fry Pan; Red Knight Single Bit Axe; Wallace Nutting Framed Interior Print; Plastic Santas; Fancy Victorian Hall Tree; Silverware Service; McCoy Planters; Marbles; Vintage Plymouth Car Hub Cap; Montandon School Picture; Various Occupied Japan Pcs; Watsontown Wilson Walkies: [Black Mammy, Clown, Santa]; Various Green Moon & Star Glassware; Rick Wolfe Made Ornaments: [Watson Inn & Watsontown High School]; Oval Wooden Table w/ 2 Leafs and 4 Chairs Decorated with Leaf Pattern; Favorite Archade Mfg. Wooden Co ee Grinder; Country Li Lid Icebox; Red Globe Barn Lanterns; Santa Peanut Butter Glass; Various Fiesta Pcs; Watsontown Paver Brick; Mid Century Round Stand; 16 Red Rooster Juice Glasses; Vintage Ducklings Glasses; Vintage Standard Bottling Works Williamsport. Pa. Bottle w/ Metal Cap; Kerosene Lamps; Framed & Signed Artwork: Bradley Shoemaker: [Rooke Chapell; Winter Scene]; David Seybold “Montgomery House” Danville,Pa.; Jeanette Campbell “Hubler Covered Bridge 1850”; Ceramic Christmas Tree; Doll House and Selection of Doll House Furniture; Wooden Apple Butter Stirrer; 10 Gallon Saurkraut Crock; Wooden Slaw Boards w/ Boxes; Packwood House Museum Open Sign; Doll Crib; Doll Babies; German Doll; Wooden Chicken Crates; Wire Egg Baskets; Ji y Way Egg Scale; 4 Drawer Chest of Drawers; Tootsie Toys; Milk Bottles: [ Valley Farms, Producers Dairy, Elmhurst Dairy Hurr’s Dairy]; Framed Arm & Hammer Duck Ad; Sea Foam Paper Framed Ad; Hen on Nests; Wooden Quilt Rack; Bamboo Stand Made In Milton; Wooden Wheelbarrow; High Wheel Cultivator; Chamberlain Dairy- Montgomery Metal Porch Box; Vintage Barrel Pump; Metal Porch Chair; Walnut Hollow Shootin Range Metal Sign; Vintage Wooden Cupboard Top; Wonder Horse Bouncer Horse; Cast Iron Corn Cracker; Corn Sheller; Platform Bag Scales; Cast Iron Butcher Kettle; Wooden Washboard; Vintage Wire Gate; Bridgestone Motor Bike [Barn Find]; Fancy Vintage Metal Pole Bracket Street Light w/ Shade; Underwood Manual Typewriter; Appliances: Frigidaire HD Washer; Whirlpool Electric Dryer; GE LP Gas Range; Chest Freezer; Plus Many More Items Yet To Be Found!
JOHN DEERE A TRACTOR W/ CULTIVATORS
Drag Disc; Cultimulcher; Spring Tooth Harrow; McCormick Deering 2 Row Planter; KID Horse Drawn Grader Blade; Plus Many Hand & Garden Tools; Bolens Riding Lawn Tractor;
Terms: Cash or Good Pa Check Sellers: Ruth Weaver Family
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PUBLIC AUCTION
Val. Real Estate, Household Goods, Tools, etc.
To settle the Estate of elma Holdren
Located on premises at 209 Smith Street. AVIS, PA
Wednesday Evening, October 16, 2024
Starting 5:00pm w/ house items
REAL ESTATE at 6:00 PM
Sells at absolute auction to the highest bidder
Consists of a .21 acre lot with a 924 sq 2 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath home, kitchen/dining room combined. Large living room,. Sunroom across the entire back, breezeway, 1 car attached garage, 24 X 40 RV garage. Public water & sewer.
For more info or to view contact: David Williams, Keller Williams Advantage Realty (570) 326-3333 o ce / (570) 971-0371
RE TERMS: $15,000 down evening of sale, balance in 30 days. 10% buyers premium to be added to hi bid to make the total price. RE Taxes prorated, Transfer taxes divided equally between buyer & seller. Any testing may be done prior to auction at potential buyers expense. Other terms made known day of sale
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Vulnerability
By Tim Hartzell
Travelers on the road to Life gain elevation. Their moral character, strong work ethic, and unique spiritual gifts and abilities set them apart. They are often given trusted positions of leadership and authority in the church and community. By the way, this is the next article in a series called Two Roads. Previous articles in this series are always available online at www.webbweekly. com.
It is from this place of respected elevation that travelers sometimes experience a devastating fall from grace. When it happens, we are shocked and deeply disappointed. It leaves us questioning the validity of the gospel message and its transformational power. A leader’s moral failure casts a long shadow of doubt over the mission of God and the Church of Jesus Christ. Throughout its history, the Church has been rocked by scandals in the pastorate, the priesthood, and the laity. Even world-renowned televangelists and defenders of the faith are not immune from the downward pull of gravity and scandalous behavior.
In a public sense, it is true that the bigger they are, the harder they fall. But every fall, public or private, is devastating to the innocent victims left in the wake of their trusted leader’s moral failure. As a career pastor, I have witnessed first-hand the devastating wounds suffered by spouses, children, parents, congregations, and constituents when a trusted leader dashes their hopes and dreams on the rocks of moral fail-
ure.
Listen closely; if you are gaining elevation as you travel the road to Life, then you are capable of taking the steps that lead to a moral failure. If you think it could never happen to you, then you’re already in trouble. Gravity affects everyone. There is no height of maturity or holiness from which it is impossible to fall.
Falling from grace is not a new problem. It has existed since Adam. He was the first to fall, and then came Moses, King David, Peter, and Judas.
The point is this: If exceptional travelers like these were capable of suffering a fall, then so are we.
Adam was created in God’s image and was given authority over all the earth. His vulnerability? He was so close to being like God he allowed himself to believe he didn’t need God. Pride is a vulnerability that plagues many Liferoad travelers. Elevation can convince a traveler that success has come from the strength of their own hand. They forget about God’s grace, gifts, and provision. Such forgetful arrogance causes a traveler to break with spiritual disciplines. They find out the hard way that pride comes before a fall.
Moses was miraculously saved by God from death and hand-picked to lead the Israelite slaves out of Egypt and into the Promised Land. His vulnerability? Moses had a hot temper. It was first revealed when he killed an Egyptian slave driver. Later, it caused him to disobey a very specific direction given to him
FAITH
by God. That sudden and angry outburst kept him from ever stepping foot in the Promised Land.
David was chosen by God to be king of Israel because, as God put it, “He is a man after my own heart.” His vulnerability? David loved women — a lot of women. The Bible mentions at least eight wives who bore him children, but there were many others and a large harem. We shouldn’t be surprised that a sexual fling with someone else’s wife was at the core of his devastating fall.
Peter was chosen by Jesus to be a part of His inner circle and the first key leader of the Church. His vulnerability? Peter was fearful. He concealed his fear with bluster and bravado, but it was exposed several times during fierce storms on the Sea of Galilee. During one of those storms, Peter got out of the boat and walked toward Jesus on the water — until his fear of the storm caused him to take his eyes off Jesus. It was fear that got the best of him on the night Jesus was betrayed. Before the rooster crowed, he denied knowing Jesus three times.
Judas was chosen by Jesus to be a member of his Twelve and was given the trusted responsibility of overseeing the finances. His vulnerability? Money. He sometimes pilfered money from Jesus to get what he wanted. To conceal his greed and theft, he sometimes feigned concern for the poor. It took only thirty pieces of silver to buy his betrayal of Jesus.
Five heroes of the faith. Five vulnerabilities. Five devastating falls from grace. It’s not just Bible characters who suffer from debilitating weaknesses. Achilles, the Greek
mythical hero of the Trojan War, had his heel. Superman, the superhero who could leap tall buildings in a single bound, had his Kryptonite. Even armored armadillos and prickly porcupines have soft underbellies.
A vulnerability is defined as a weakness or fascination that opens the strong to attack or the wise to poor decision-making.
My favorite hobby is pursuing mature whitetailed bucks with a bow and arrow. Using an arrow isn’t easy, but I do it because archery season coincides with a trophy buck’s greatest vulnerability: mating season, also known as the rut. Mature bucks are very wary, and when hunting pressure rises, they become completely nocturnal, moving only under the cover of darkness. Their sense of smell is legendary, and most seasoned hunters agree that big bucks have a sixth sense that makes them nearly impossible to harvest — except during the rut. Big bucks will make mistakes when chasing a doe. That vulnerability is what keeps me in my tree stand on very cold days in early November. Strength is the source of elevation; vulnerability is the source of failure. It is wise to focus our energy on discovering and building our strengths. But to ignore vulnerability is a fatal error. As I stated at the beginning of this article, vulnerability can destroy in moments what strength has taken a lifetime to build.
Are you aware of your vulnerabilities? Have you taken stock of the weaknesses that could destroy your life and the people you love? Have you taken intentional steps to guard your vulnerabilities? If you haven’t, then be warned: you are setting yourself up for a fall.
chieving straighter teeth and an aligned bite requires a years-long commitment. Patients work with orthodontists, who are professionals in teeth and jaw alignment. Having malocclusion, otherwise known as crooked teeth, or a misaligned jaw is not just a matter of appearance. It can lead to dental issues like tooth decay, gum disease and difficult or painful chewing, indicates WebMD. The overall goal of orthodontic treatment is to improve bite so that one can eat, chew and speak properly. There are several things people can do to help improve the outcome of orthodontic
treatment and maintain good oral health throughout.
Brush and floss frequently. The American Dental Association recommends brushing teeth twice daily with fluoride toothpaste for at least two minutes and to floss regularly as well. However, while wearing orthodontic braces or clear aligners, it’s likely you will have to brush and floss more frequently. Food can get stuck in the small spaces of the braces and bacteria can grow if not removed. Avoid sticky situations. Avoid foods that are very sticky, such as caramel, gum, licorice, taffy, and jelly beans. They can get caught on braces and aligners
ROY ESTATE AUCTION #579
Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 5:00PM 92 Industrial Park Rd., Muncy, PA (Selling at our Gallery on the Farm, Look for the Windmill) Antiques-Collectibles / Furniture / Silver Coins
A Conveniently located Uptown residential Home, encompasses 2 ½ story with 1,280 Sq.ft. of Living Area. This fixer upper includes 3 Bedroom / 2 Bath, situated on a .17 Acre lot away from intersection traffic. Located between the High School and Elementary, OUT of FLOOD PLAIN!! Off street & Garage parking to the rear entrance of the home is from a boro maintained alley. First Floor front porch entrance leads into a comfortable living room. An Eat-in Kitchen with offset pantry & Full Bath exit to the rear through a large utility room onto a small private patio setting.
Amenities include: Full basement, attic area for storage, natural gas heat and Detached 2 car garage w/ a large side yard for expansion. There are mature grape vines on the landscape.
TO SCHEDULE A SHOWING CONTACT CHUCK, 570-935-0376.
TERMS: Cashiers or Certified 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. 37-002-709 – Potential Buyers have right to inspect for lead paint, all tests conducted at potential buyers expense prior to auction date. Owners & Auctioneers Not Responsible for Accidents. All Verbal Information Day of Auction Takes Precedence Over Written Advertisement.
5:00 (lit’l before) - (Outback): Misc. Hand tools – Misc. Furniture Pcs – Various Box Lots – Sel. Of books – Old Medicine & Soda Bottles – Some canning jars – Plastic Hose reel – White wicker love seat – Chain hoist – Old bench vise – Router – Handcrafted Iran Area Rug – Adv. Shipping crates – 1928 Atlas – Kneehole Desk - & MUCH MORE
5:45 -(there bouts) MAIN HALL – Collectibles – Large Sel. Of Longaberger Baskets – Sel. of Buyers Choice Carolers – Dep. & Art Glass wares – (2) Sets of Pyrex Nesting bowls & others – Old Cookbooks – Costume Jewelry – Large Round Wood Table Charger – Butter bowls & pats – Dough box w/ lid – Linens & Doilies – Nice Primitive,Round, Wood Table Charger 27” – Peterboro baskets & MUCH MORE!!
6:30 – FURNITURE: Under bed 2’x4’ Cedar Blanket chest – Modern Queen, Oak Style Sleigh bed w/ Beauty Simmons Sleep box & mattress – Single Bed, Sealy Crown Jewel box & mattress w/ rail frame – Nice down sized Kitchen butchers block – 2 Pc. Cupboard ptd. Whi/blu – Small wood smoking stand – Small Oak Lamp table – Light Oak Coffee & end table – Oak Plant stand – 3 Drawer dresser – Small 1 door cabinet – Oak Stand w/glass ball & claw feet -
6:45 – Silver coins – ’64 Unc. Kennedy Halfs – Washington Silver Qtrs – Mercury Dimes & Misc Foreign coins. Coins not from the Roy Estate.
Auctioneer Note: 5:00 Start!! FULL listing and pictures on auctionzip.com (enter #5545) & GoToAuctions.com (enter 5228). Inside building, Chairs provided, good food and laughter is available!!
Terms: Cash or good PA check. Credit cards (include lost 3% Discount). All verbal statements take precedence over previously written materials. All items are sold “AS IS, WHERE IS”, No guaranties made by the seller. Significant Incident Date Sept. 28th.
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and lead to a mess.
Stay away from hard treats. Biting on hard popcorn kernels, pretzels, pizza and bread crusts, hard-shelled nuts, tortilla chips, and other foods can dislodge brackets and wires, necessitating repairs.
Invest in a water pick/flosser. Interdental cleaning is important. Specific tools can help to remove food particles from between and around orthodontic appliances, says SmileBliss Orthodontics.
Wear bands and appliances. When the orthodontist says to wear rubber bands, aligners and extra gear for a certain amount of time, it is key to do so. Following directions ensures that treatment will go according to plan and you won’t have to stay in treatment longer.
Wear retainers as instructed. Many people think that once braces or aligners are off it is time to rest on their laurels. However, if you don’t wear a retainer after braces are removed, your teeth may shift, potentially resulting in having to go through orthodontic treatment again in the future.
Consider a multipurpose mouthwash. Mouthwashes don’t just prevent bad breath. Multipurpose formulations may contain fluoride to help prevent plaque buildup and gingivitis and reduce tooth sensitivity.
Maintaining good orthodontic health during and after treatment can ensure individuals smile bright for years to come.
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Annual Fall Consignment Auction
The Roving Sportsman… Proper Warm Weather Care of Venison
TERMS; cash or good check only; Auctioneer, Owner, Auction Company not responsible for accidents, Oral statements take precedents over written ads
YBobcat 2018 T595 Skid Loader 2300hrs, dump trailer, 2011 3500HD Chevy work truck w/Dura mag utility bed, Interstate lowboy trailer w/ dovetail, Goose neck livestock trailer, basket harrow, skid steer buckets, bale spear, 1000gal & 500gal air tanks Quincy air compressor, Yanmar 4TNV88GGE Diesel w/ approx.13,000hr s, 10,000kw belt driven generator, Miller stick welder, 4 -Jumping jack tamps, stem jenny 40’ shipping container antique pony wagon, and more equipment expected keep watching for updates; Large assortment of NEW DeWalt & Milwaukee tools and lots of used tools of all types; Wrenches, socket sets, power tools, lots of hand tools, shop equipment & etc. All sizes of framing lumber– 2x4, 2x6, 2x8 & etc. OSB plywood, Trailer load of rough cut lumber; lots of 1x4’s and other sizes, windows, interior & exterior doors, wall and base cabinets, shingles, vinyl siding & accessories, plumbing & electrical fixtures, Also a line of leather equipment coming; Weaver 205 sewing machine w/Servo motor (like new) 12” splitter on stand w/elec motor, Heritage dye box,3 complete sets of punches, 1-set of English point, 1-set of round point,1-set of slot punches all used very little, Mallet, Expecting several loads of shrubbery and trees; Apple & Peach trees, weeping & flowering trees, Lilac and butterfly bushes, Arborvitaes, Fall flowers, and lots of perennials, Pumpkins and fall crafts and much more; Taking consignments the week of September 23, This is a very brief list of what is expected, plan to attend to see what shows up Old School Market Will be open
ou diligently spent untold hours preseason scouting, set and checked your trail cameras, and kept accurate records of the ever-changing food sources in the areas you planned to hunt. Your vacation days are set; you have decided which stand you will head to on your morning hunt, and then you check the weather. Light winds out of the northwest, sunny, and a daytime high of 78 degrees. While a much lower daytime temperature would encourage the deer to be up and moving more, you head out anyway because you just never know for certain when a nice buck will wander by your stand. What really should be running through your mind is, “What will I have to do if I am lucky enough to get a deer when the temperature is so high and there isn’t a cloud in the sky?” Certainly, this is something you should consider and make plans for during the archery deer season or anytime warmer weather dictates a greater concern for proper venison care — from field to table. It starts with ensuring you have a good, clean killing shot before launching an arrow. A broadside or quartering away shot will greatly increase your chance of a hit in the vital area and help ensure that the
animal will not travel too far, thus enabling a quicker recovery. In warmer temperatures, time is not on your side, and you must act quickly to ensure the meat does not have a chance to spoil.
This time of year, the deer have recently shed their summer coats and grown their heavier coats for the upcoming winter weather. This coat insulates the animal from the cold and keeps the meat from cooling as rapidly as possible. Thus, it is essential to get the deer to a location where the hide can be removed as soon as possible. To keep the meat as clean as possible, consider removing the hide first, then removing the entrails. It will help keep leaves and dirt from getting in the body cavity during field handling. If possible, you might fill the body cavity with ice to aid in more rapid cooling, but once the meat has reached a desirable temperature, remove any remaining ice and dry out the cavity with a paper towel or clean cloth. Moisture that lies against the meat can aid in the growth of bacteria. Wrapping the entire body with cheesecloth or sanitary meat bags will help keep off the flies or other winged insects that are looking for a place to lay their eggs. If you cannot get the meat to a processor quickly, consider boning out the meat and placing it in a refrigerator or freezer
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until he can accept the venison for processing. The more rapidly you can cool down the meat, the greater the chance of preserving the great flavor of the venison. Cleanliness and cooling of the meat are both very important but are critically important in warmer weather. Avoid direct sunlight in the field and in the area where you are processing the animal, and avoid merely hanging it in a garage or outbuilding without refrigeration in warm weather. Use only food-quality plastic bags or buckets to transport or store cut meats — do not use dark-colored garbage bags, as they may contain toxic resins and are not intended for food use.
One of the smartest things you can do is to call and line up a meat processor ahead of time. A few of the better butchers and processors may limit the amount of venison they take in. Before you even head to the woods, make sure you know his days and hours of operations and that he is ready to accept venison for processing. Make a good, clean shot that will ensure a quick recovery. Remove the hide and entrails as soon as possible, thus letting the cooling process begin. Transport the carcass to your processor or bone out the meat yourself and refrigerate it for maximum cooling. Especially in warm weather, all these steps will ensure tasty venison suitable for your dinner table.
The subject of squirrels came up the other day with our gang at coffee. Squirrels are one of the first game animals we can hunt, and the season is already underway.
In my high school days, squirrels were my number one target. Every chance I got, I was off into the nearby woods with my bolt action .22 rifle, and much to my mother’s dismay, I would often bring home a limit.
Ken Hunter
I haven’t hunted squirrels for some time now, but if you are planning to introduce a youngster to hunting — squirrel hunting would be a good way to do it.
It may surprise you, but if you count the chipmunk, Pennsylvania actually has five different species of squirrels roaming about the countryside.
Of course, everybody is familiar with the common gray squirrel, with its silver/gray body, some rusty brown on the sides, and some in the
tail. They show up all over in the woods and at our bird feeders as well.
What’s interesting is the gray squirrel can also show up sporting another color, which is black or melanism. The black phase may be anything from dark gray to a jet black. These days, they occur mostly in the northcentral part of the state, but I have seen them around the Muncy, Milton area on several occasions.
On very rare occasions, a pure white albino squirrel may show up.
Speaking of albinism, I have only ever seen one albino squirrel in the wild, and that was a red squirrel, another species belonging to the squirrel family. Again, the red squirrel is fairly common, and al-
most all of us have seen them at one time or another. Red squirrels are about half the size of a gray squirrel and have rich rusty brown fur in the summer months. Red squirrels prefer pines and conifers for nesting.
This next squirrel is one that’s rarely ever seen around these parts, and it’s also the largest of our squirrels, and that’s the fox squirrel. My guess is that if you ask folks around here if they have ever seen a fox squirrel, almost everyone would say no.
Many years ago, I was down along the Susquehanna River when I spotted a couple of fox squirrels, and those are the only ones I have ever seen in the wild. Fox squirrels are bigger than gray squir-
rels, and including a 10-inch tail, they are about 21 inches long. Fox squirrels have reddish-gray upper parts and buff to palebrown undersides.
I mentioned at the beginning of this piece that the subject of squirrels came up at coffee one morning. What got me thinking about squirrels was when one of the guys said he cut down a dead tree and found a critter that he had never seen before. It turned out that the little furry creatures coming out of a hole in the dead tree were actually flying squirrels. I’m guessing that some people out there didn’t even know we had flying squirrels in Pennsylvania. They are only about eight or so inches long, including their tail, and they have large eyes.
The reason for the large eyes is to facilitate their night vision since they are mostly nocturnal. The flying squirrel is almost completely arboreal and rarely spotted on the ground. They don’t actually “fly,” but due to the loose flap of skin between the front and back leg, they can spread their legs and sail from tree to tree. Because of their unique behavior, they are rarely seen.
The guy who cut the dead tree down said those were the only flying squirrels he had ever seen. I have only ever spotted them on a couple of rare occasions.
In the meantime, try not to hit one of those gray squirrels in the middle of the roadway. It seems like they like our roads as much as the trees.
It was a sun-splashed, gorgeous Norman Rockwelltype September Saturday afternoon, uniquely perfect for college football. Accordingly, we decided to take the two-hour drive to Alfred, New York, to watch grandson Tucker’s Juniata College Eagles in action. While the results were not what we had hoped for, as the host Saxons won handily, it was a beautiful, inexpensive getaway.
Scott Lowery
The tally included a half-tank of gas, $3.00 admission, concession stand hot dogs and free parking. On the drive home, we heard from friends who had driven to PNC Park for a Pirates game defeat and gathered results of Lycoming College’s 70-7 dismantling at the hands of defending national champion Cortland. A collective 0-3 on the rooting scale.
As Penn State had the week off, I wondered how Nittany Lion fans were spending their money-saving Saturday. For many, small college football or Pirates baseball may not measure up to the Happy Valley tailgate experience, but as novelist Margaret Wolfe Hungerford wrote in an 1878 work, “beauty is in the eye of the beholder.”
As this is being written ahead of last Saturday’s PSU’s anticipated drubbing of the Kent State ‘money-makers’ (more on
that to follow), a lot of greenbacks are willingly deposited at the Beaver Stadium money-pit by loyal followers regardless of the opposition.
Penn State sells its tickets directly through Ticketmaster, which uses a dynamic pricing model that raises prices based on seat location and overall demand for each game. Fans will pay more for games against big-name opponents than for PSU’s first two home games (Bowling Green and Kent State), which started at $55 and $60. Upcoming games against Ohio State and Washington have already exceeded $275 through the Ticketmaster system, which is the only option to purchase tickets directly from the source. Your vehicle will also be price gouged. Kent State parking privilege started at $60 but will rise to $80 when UCLA and Washington come to town. But as Hungerford’s rationale decrees, paying for wins beats paying for losses.
Enter Kent State, statistically major college football’s worst-ranked program going into last Saturday’s game. They are happily getting their butt-kicked in exchange for big bucks heading back to Ohio.
Kent State’s athletic department is obviously financially savvy but unconcerned about what happens to their
team on the football field. Following the Penn State game, the Golden Flashes will have collected $4.05 million in guarantees from their three FBS opponents. In three road games against Pitt, a 55-24 loss (1.1 million), Tennessee, losing 71-0 (1.4 million), and Penn State (1.6 million) have been added to their coffers.
Paying for victories (although Bowling Green gave the Nits a major scare) is a frequent practice for Franklin’s follies. Bowling Green received a $1.5 million payday for its September 7th game in State College. According to the NCAA, Bowling Green had $3.6 million overall footballrelated revenue in 2023.
related payments to students has, for all practical purposes, made the game amateur in name only. While players can now gain from the NIL (name, image, and likeness) and the opening of the transfer portal, the costs involved are passed along to the consumer.
Penn State has plenty of big-time companies shelling out dough for visiting teams. During week three of the current season, seven teams besides Kent State received more than $ 1 million to take their show on the road. The list included: New Mexico ($1.9 from Auburn); Arkansas State ($1.8 from Michigan); UTSA ($1.7 from Texas); Ball State ($1.5 from Miami); Memphis ($1.3 from Florida State); Nevada ($1.2 from Minnesota); and Toledo ($1.2 from Mississippi State. Sometimes, investments made in hopes of glory prove to be unwise. Both Memphis and Toledo pocketed the money and ran home, taking 20-12 and 41-17 victories over Florida State and Mississippi State with them.
Those of us who enjoy attending sporting events shoulder the costs to feed our appetites for experiencing the passion of the arena.
Recent surveys indicate attending an NFL game tends to be the most expensive, followed by MLB and then college football, although college costs can vary significantly depending on the team and specific game. For a family of four, the average price of an NFL game is $800, an MLB game is $253, and a college football game is $175. MLB figures list season tickets for the Chicago Cubs ($10,770) and the New York Yankees ($10,633) are the most expensive. The least expensive teams are the Pittsburgh Pirates ($4,059) and the Arizona Diamondbacks ($4,659).
College football remains intensely popular, although the 2021 Supreme Court ruling stating the NCAA was not legally allowed to limit any education-
Even fans electing to stay home and feed their sports addiction by watching the games on the tube cannot escape the soaring costs of sticker shock when their cable bill arrives monthly.
While we can run but not hide from the costs of the games we love, while the weather is still pleasant, give yourself a Saturday break. Turn off the TV and get out and take in a gridiron game at Lycoming, Lock Haven, or an area small college. You might like what you see, and your wallet will thank you!
Before I begin, I want to thank Jamie Spencer for allowing me to take his space this week so that I could give my space to Editor Steph. Jamie will be back next week!
Shohei Ohtani is blessed with unbelievable physical skills, stature, and a baseball mind. e 6’ 4” 210 lb. gentleman is as nimble as a cat catching a pigeon on a hot tin roof. is is what has given him an opportunity to become the rst 50 home run, 50 steal player in the 200year history of baseball in our Nation. He has taken that ability and provided the hard work and perseverance to fulll his potential. is has also included applying his mind when it comes to the game.
Shohei became the rst player ever selected to pitch and be a position player in an All-Star Game. He then became the rst to be a starting pitcher and hit a home run in an All-Star Game. is exempli es the turning of that God-given talent into the results that makes him the rst to accomplish
many things.
ere are so many incredible things I could write about to share this, but let’s use last week’s game against the Marlins in which he became the rst member of the 50/50 Club. It was the rst time he collected six hits, hit three home runs, batted in 10 runs, and made the postseason in his career. You could not have written a script in Hollywood any better.
Did I mention he got thrown out at third, or he would have hit for the cycle?
e stealing of his 50th base and getting thrown out at third base showed that nimble as a cat ability as he avoided the tag while performing a perfect slide. Remember, he’s not your prototypical base stealer and lead-o hitter because of his size.
I want to move away from just talking about his records and rsts in what will be remembered as one of the greatest regular seasons ever posted. Shohei signed a $700 million contract to become an LA Dodger before the season. I know most only see the money but
think of the pressure that comes along with not only accepting that o er and doing it in a major market city. e o er was fueled by him being a two-way player.
e season didn’t begin as Ohtani or Dodger fans wanted, as he needed elbow surgery, and pitching was not an option in the foreseeable future. I’m sure some players would have taken their paycheck, sat the year out, and rehabbed.
Instead, he worked relentlessly to get back to the game as a designated hitter. While he was committed to accomplishing this, his interpreter, who he considered a friend, decided to drain his bank account of millions. He then went through a media feeding frenzy and was asked to answer questions and accusations about where the money went and if he had some type of addiction, gambling problem, or involvement with organized crime. is would de nitely take your focus away from whatever you were doing, let alone hitting a baseball. Again, Ohtani is simply cut from a di er-
ent cloth physically, mentally, and in outworking almost all. He somehow blocked out all the noise and made this year happen.
Ohtani’s 2024 statistics: 51 home runs, 34 doubles, 7 triples, 120 RBIs, and 51 stolen bases. It is worth noting that in last week’s 50/50 record-setting game, in his rst ve at-bats, his ve hits, two home runs, and two stolen bases were the rst time this happened since 1901. He then homered in his sixth at-bat.
In the interviews I watched following the game, he was happy but humble and thankful to all who helped him. He stated his goals remain the same: help the Dodgers win the World Series by having his best season possible. He presented himself just like you would want your son to do if you were watching.
e debate has already begun if is he the greatest player ever. I don’t know if anyone could ever really win that honor. One thing’s for sure: I would never bet against him. He earns a tip of my Webb Weekly cap with the American ag on the side. I hope he doesn’t send the Phillies packing in the playo s. God Bless America.
Jim Webb Jr.
55. Swedish rock group
One who publishes
Expression of bafflement
Macaws
Matchstick game
We all have our own
Divinatory
Follows sigma
Sea eagle
Type of bread
Bit used with a set of reins
Time away from work
Barrels per day (abbr.)
Invests in little enterprises
Crossword, Crypto and Sudoku Answers
Moved swiftly on foot
Volcano in the Philippines
Speak ill of
Parts per thousand (abbr.)
42. Lots on your plate (abbr.)
Actor Brosnan
It’s part of packaging
Towards the oral region
Public Theater creator
Ancient Syrian city
Swiss river
Mollusk
A French abbot
Hoagies
Not present (slang)
PETS
MISSING DOG
FOZZY IS A NEUTERED
MALE ADULT SHIH TZU
WHO IS MICROCHIPPED.
HE WENT MISSING From The 400 Block Of Hawthorne Avenue, Williamsport On September 17. He Has A Family With Children That Love Him, And There Is A Generous Cash Reward For His Safe Return. Call 570-337-0406.
American Legion Post 1
BINGO EVERY
PUPPIES
FOR SALE 2 Dark Red Poodle Puppies. 3 Tan And Brown Cavapoo Puppies. Shots And Wormed, $650.00 Each. 570-7253800. 186043
ONE FEMALE Mini Poodle Mix Puppy. Very Cute, $200.00. Call 570-547-0110. 185820
FOR SALE , 4 Mini Poodles. 2 Males, 2 Females, Born 7/14/24. $495.00 Each. 814-349-2695 Extn:1 . 185831
GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES. Cute And Playful, $225.00. DOB 8/13, Loganton. 570-2177219. 186039
2 BLUE MERLE , Blue Eyed, Mini Australian Shepherds. 6 Black And White, Blue Eyed, Husky Mix. Call To Reserve Yours. 570-725-3499 Extn:2 . 186044
LIVESTOCK
ROUND PENS ALL SIZES. Livestock Panels. Immediate Delivery. 570916-3309. 186056
DOGS
FOR SALE 3 1/2 YEAR OLD Australian Shepherd Female Dog, $80.00. 3 Year Old Border Collie Male Dog. Protective And Good Farm Dog, $80.00. Also One Female Border Collie Mix
Puppy Listed On Lancaster Puppies. They Are All Up To Date With Shots And Wormer. 570-396-0885
EVENTS
YARD SALES
907 LOVE DRIVE POCO HILLS
ESTATE. Sept 27 & 28: hours 8:30 am - 2 pm both days Camping supplies, tools, clothing, collectibles, electronics, games, pots/pans, and much more. 185837
FALL AND CHRISTMAS, Crafts And Decorations. September 26th & 27th, 8am. 2630 Lincoln Drive, Loyalsock . 186037
MARY’S MARKET 9873 Route 220 Jersey Shore. Come Check Us Out. Summer Hours, Every Day 105pm. 570-259-1886. 186054
GARAGE SALE
1956 BEAUTY AVE., Cogan Station On West Side. Friday 27th & Saturday 28th, 9am-5pm. Dishes, Service For 12. Antique Dishes, Framed Pictures, Cat Items, Toys, Old World War II Book, Kid’s Clothing, Baby Items, Women’s Plus Size. 186048
GARAGE SALE SEPT. 26, 27, 28, 9am-1pm. 1501 Southern Ave. So. Wmspt. Above Ground Pool Ladder, Vacuum, Filters And Much More. Women’s Clothes Size 0-6, Name Brand, Sweaters, Jeans. CD Movies, Household Items, Toys, Furniture And So Much More. 186032
Bingo Every Monday Night
HOUSEHOLD SALE
HOUSEHOLD SALE: Furniture, Small Appliances, Housewares. All Must Go. Cash And Carry. Sat. 9/21 & Sat 9/28 8:30am3pm. 853 Memorial Ave., Williamsport. 185822
ESTATE SALES
PART 1 OF A 2-PART WBR
ESTATE SALE from a Historic Home on Millionaires Row in Williamsport. Saturday Sept 28th 8 am-1 pm. Sale will take place at the 5 carriage houses on the corner of Park Street and Vine Avenue, Williamsport. Park on Vine Avenue. Please do not block driveways. Cash only. You move items. Architectural salvage, antique doors, windows, screens, stained glass, porcelain tub, toilet, sinks, lawn tools, power tools, hand tools, wood, snowblower, furniture, tile, drawer pulls, etc... Too much to list!!! 186045
PERFECT-2-PERFECT is having a whole home estate sale with two floors & a 2 car garage & basement loaded with items. The address is 708 Walnut St in Montoursville and will be held Sept 26-28th starting at 8:30am
CHURCH SERVICES
HESHBON PARK UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
2898 Heshbon Road, Williamsport (Turn Off Of Lycoming Creek Rd) Pastor Jane O’Borski. Worship 9AM, Sunday School 10:15 AM. 184502
BLOOMING GROVE HIS -
TORICAL SOCIETY ANNUAL
FALL SERVICE, Sunday, September 29th @ 2:00. 397 Dunkard Church Road, Cogan Station PA. 17728. Held In Original Meeting House. Museum Will Be Open Sundays 2:00 – 5:00 Until September 29th.
EMPLOYMENT
FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, MUNCY is looking for a custodian. Flexible hours (1215 hours per week). Commercial cleaning experience preferred but not required. Please send interest to: sprcoffumc@gmail.com . Position open immediately. 185692
GENERAL MERCH.
5 FOOT BRUSH HOG. Bought A 6 Foot, No Longer Need. Good Shape, $500.00. 570-435-2630. 186049 FOR SALE 10X20 Board And Batten Shed With Overhead Door. 7 Years Old, $2,800 OBO. 570-7253800. 186042
MASTER HUNTER CLIMBING Tree Stand. New In Box, $75.00. 570-322-3256. 186028
FREE: CENTURY CONCRETE STEPS, 2 tread 7” rise. 14” x 22” x 48”, 252 lbs. 717-3791142 . 186030
FOR SALE HOBART Welder/ Generator 145 Amp DC Welder 4500 Watt Generator. Asking $1,600.00. 570-547-6409. 185508
Roof for your House, Garage, Barn, also for Siding & Interior Liner. Seconds at Discounts prices. Made in Ephrata PA. Email sales@7174455222.com 717-4455222. M11
COMPUTERS 50+ / SALE THIS SUNDAY / Pappyscomputers.com 185520
5’ X 8’ HAULIN UTILITY TRAILER , $200.00. 40” X 48” Harbor Freight Utility Trailer, $160.00. No Titles. Call 570-9713948. 185304
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INVACARE ELECTRIC
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Immediate Hire
Transport Custom Designs, a custom enclosed trailer manufacturer located in Montoursville, Pa is looking for Skilled Laborers to ful ll positions for the number of custom trailers we currently have on order. Candidates should be capable of operating a variety of hand tools, able to measure and cut materials accurately and work well with others. Wages will be commensurate with experience.
– Please stop in our office at –240 Streibeigh Lane, Montoursville, Pa. 17754 or reply online to: holly@transportcustomdesigns.com
BRINSER’S LANDSCAPING: Red Oak Firewood Logs For Sale. You Cut And Split 570-560-0502
SEASONED OAK FIREWOOD, Cut And Split. $200.00 A Cord, Loganton. 570-217-7219. 186038
GOOD THINGS TO EAT
WRIGHT’S APPLE BUTTER
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GARLIC $7.00/LB CLEANED
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WANTED
TO BUY
CALLAHAN’S ANTIQUITIES
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. 185346
BUYING RECORDS!!!
Sonic Ascension Records Is Buying Albums And 45’s. Rock, Blues, Jazz, Punk & Metal. No Collection Too Big Or Small. Cash Paid On The Spot! Call 570-360-3486
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BUSINESS SERVICES
HANDYMAN Fast Service, Nice Work. Call Me And Save. Mike 570-506-4669. 185823
WALLPAPER INSTALLERDon’t Want The Hassle Of Hanging That Wallpaper? Call Me. Experienced. Donna 484-955-8229. 185533
BOX TRUCK WITH LIFT GATE For Hire. Local, Long Distance, Short Notice OK. Call 570377-0428. 185751
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M11
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CLEANING AND HAULING INSIDE AND OUT. We Will Clean Up And Haul Away Your Unwanted Items From Your Yard, Attic, Basement And Garage. Reliable A nd Reasonable. Call Gary 570244-1424 OR 570-321-9472. 185830
LAWNCARE
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HEALTHCARE CLEANING
NO TIME TO CLEAN? If You Are Busy With Life And Cleaning Your House Is Just Too Much, Call Me And I Will Take Care Of It For You! Years Of Experience And References Too. Call To Discuss Rates And Services 570-220-3664
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FINANCIAL
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REAL ESTATE
SELL YOUR RENTAL UNITS
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SEEKING
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COMMERCIAL UNIT
7,000 SQ. FT. STORE FRONT
COMMERCIAL At 4th And Diamond Street, Newberry. 2 Bathrooms, $2,500.00 Monthly. Gas Heat, Very Reasonable Utilities, Air Conditioned, Parking. 570-9163309. 186057
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APARTMENTS
1 & 2 BEDROOM LUXURY
APARTMENTS Downtown Williamsport. Fully Furnished. All Utilities, Wi-Fi And Parking Included. Private Rooftop Patio Deck. All Linens And Kitchen Accessories Included. Flexible Leases. No Pets, No Smoking. $1,200 & $1,400/Month. 570-916-3309. 186055
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CEMETERY LOTS
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