Webb Weekly December 4, 2024

Together Working for the Good

If you missed it the last couple of weeks, Webb Weekly is again doubling up your Red Kettle donation made to e Salvation Army Williamsport. is is something that began in remembrance of Dave Sechler, to help carry on his work of a lifetime. is year’s rst donation actually came in shortly a er the paper reached your mailboxes. A sincere thank you to that gentleman; I wasn’t in the o ce at the time. I especially appreciate his sharing of Christmas music with us each year.

So, here’s a simple overview if you would like to help folks locally who need a helping hand. You can drop by my o ce at 280 Kane Street, Suite 2, South Williamsport, PA 17702, and make a donation in person. For your e ort and generosity, there will be a Webb Weekly co ee mug lled with Christmas candy. If you would like to mail it in, use the same address, checks payable to e Salvation Army Williamsport, and somewhere on the envelope, mark it “Remembering Dave.”

Webb Weekly will match up to $5,000 in donations.

Jaimie Hoover, a member of my Webb Weekly team, does a great job of greeting everyone as they come through the door of our o ce. She also takes care of making sure any checks mailed in immediately nd their way into the Red Kettle. If there are any stories or conversations about Dave you would like to share with me, and I’m not here, please feel free to share them with Jaimie; she’ll pass them on.

If you would like to make a contribution to e Salvation Army in a di erent way, next week’s cover will be Festival of Trees. ere have been a lot of good people that have worked very hard, decorated, and made great donations for over 20 years to make the event happen. is year’s Festival of Trees will be held in downtown Williamsport at 33 W. ird St.

A tip of my Santa cap to my friend and auctioneer Michael T. Roan for his e orts. I wonder how many Christmas trees he’s auctioned o over the years?

If you are looking for that special present, there are many great gi s to be found within our local small business community. ere are wonderful people at almost all to help you nd just the right gi . Please get out and about, shop ‘til you drop, and have a great meal at one of our fantastic local restaurants.

A tip of my Webb Weekly cap with the American Flag on the side to the greatest generation. “Yesterday, December 7th, 1941 — a date which will live in infamy— the United States of America was suddenly and deliberately attacked by the naval and air forces of the Empire of Japan.” ~ President Franklin D. Roosevelt

What an absolutely amazing response by the men and women of this time. It was through their e orts that the history of our great Nation was won and then secured for future generations.

I can only pray that when our next day of infamy occurs Americans can come together to again answer the call.

Tragically, there were over 2,300

military personnel lost at Pearl Harbor. ere are currently about 5,000 Military personnel and 80 to 90 aircra s present on a modern-day United States aircra carrier. As these are being deployed to the hotspots around the world, they are a constant target. Please keep the American soldier in your thoughts and prayers, as well as their families.

I only have a few columns le before the end of the year and I like to focus on all the good happening during the Christmas season. So, I will be taking a break from world events and politics. Let’s all be safe out there and enjoy this most joyous time of year.

God Bless America.

Jim Webb Jr.

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Another Year Running Behind!

Iblame anksgiving being so late. at’s my story, and I’m stickin’ to it. You can’t convince me that this is the consequence of my own inaction. I refuse to take the blame for the fact that I am once again behind on all things holiday. I’ll get my tree and decorating done this weekend. I bought a single, solitary present, so at least I can say I’ve started my shopping. I suppose that’s not too awful bad for the rst week of December.

In all my years of adulthood, I haven’t failed Christmas yet, so I’m sure I’ll get myself together — even if it’s at the last minute.

As everyone starts their holiday prep, I ask that you keep something in mind. is is something I read almost a decade ago and have shared yearly on social media and with y’all since.

“Just a reminder to all of you parents out there to be modest with your gi s from ‘Santa.’ Not all parents have a ton of cash to spend on making their kids’ Christmas specials, so it doesn’t make sense to give your kid a PlayStation5, a bike, and an iPad while his best friend at school gets a new hat and mittens from Santa. Give something small from Santa and make

the more expensive presents from you. You can explain the value of money to kids, but you can’t explain Santa’s discrimination to a heartbroken kid.”

As always, I’m not telling you how to spend your money. If you are fortunate enough to be able to give your kids a new car with a big red bow and enough cash to pay for college for Christmas —you do you. But make that stu from you, not Santa. Remember, YOU did all the work for that stu ; take your credit! Personally, if I’ve done all the work and have the means to buy a kid a private jet, I ain’t givin’ that credit to some guy from the North Pole. Let’s remember that the current state of the economy is challenging for many families. e rising prices of everything can make it di cult to give our kids the Christmas they deserve. So, let’s be mindful of this and show empathy towards those who may be less fortunate. A er all, Christmas is about spreading love and joy, not about who can give the most expensive gi s.

Steph Nordstrom

Now that we have that out of the way let’s talk about something fun! e Blaise Alexander Christmas Fun Coloring Contest! We are o cially in week two! Jazzy Brightbells, Noel Holly u , and Jingle Snowsparkle are patiently waiting for the entries to start rolling in. I know once they start, it will be full tilt until the deadline! ey are so excited to see what the kids are going to send! ey are delighted because of this year’s picture. See, as much as we love the Big Guy, he sometimes overshadows the elves and reindeer, who are really the backbone of Christmas. Where would Santa be with the elves making toys and the reindeer to y his sleigh around? So, they are thrilled to see a reindeer featured in the contest this year! As a matter of fact, they are so excited to see the coloring pages; unlike some of our previous elves, they haven’t taken o on me once! I haven’t had to call the Mayor to see if they are at Brandon Park or down to Knoebels to see if they are watching the lights from the top of the Phoenix!

All of the details and the coloring page are on pages 18 and 19. e coloring sheet will also be on our Facebook page, so you can print extra copies if you need them! Now, if you’ll excuse me, I need to do some shopping!

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The Nutcracker Ballet to Be Presented At CAC

on December 7th & 8th

By Lou Hunsinger Jr.

The holiday classic “ e Nutcracker” will be presented once again at the Community Arts Center at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, December 7, and at 4 p.m. on Sunday, December 8. e production is presented by the St. John’s School of the Arts, Lycoming College, and the Community Arts Center.

For over 30 years, the enchanting tale of the Nutcracker has graced the stage of the Community Arts Center, becoming a cherished holiday tradition. is year, to uphold this beloved custom, the Community Arts Center, Lycoming College, and Saint John’s School of the Arts have once again joined forces in a creative collaboration for the seventh year, bringing the magic of e Nutcracker to life.

ey plan to impress audiences with a lavish and imaginative perfor-

mance of e Nutcracker Ballet. “ e production of e Nutcracker Ballet is only possible on this scale because Williamsport, Lycoming County, and the surrounding area of North Central PA values the arts in schools and local communities so much that growing up and living here is full of opportunity to perform and connect with ecstatic audiences. Over two hundred musicians, dancers, artists, students, faculty, sound and light designers, and a small army of front and back-of-house executives, professionals, and volunteers all worked for months to prepare this special show. ere’s really nothing like a live performance with a huge crowd. If you haven’t enjoyed a show at the Community Arts Center lately, please accept this invitation to join us. It could be the most festive event of your holiday season!” Todd Kendall, Director at Saint John’s School of the Arts, told Webb Weekly. Under the Musical Direction of Dr.

William Ciabattari and Artistic Direction of Theresa Kendall, the show follows the enchanting journey of a little girl who falls asleep on Christmas Eve after a party at her home. In her dream, she finds herself in a magical world where toys come to life. Her beloved Nutcracker, a gift from her godfather, comes to life and leads her on a thrilling adventure, defending her from the menacing Mouse King.

Live music from our finest local musicians, with the talented dancers from Saint John’s School of the Arts, in the gorgeous setting of the Community Arts Center. It should make for an unforgettable performance.

This year, they are delighted to offer a unique experience before the Sunday matinee performance — the Nutcracker Character Tea. This exclusive event, with limited seating, provides a rare opportunity to meet the talented dancers and hear The Nutcracker story firsthand. All this while indulging in a delightful spread of savories and sweets catered by Le Jeune Chef in the CAC Capitol Lounge.

Tea tickets are separate and require a prior purchase of tickets to see The Nutcracker Ballet.

The “Nutcracker” was composed by classical composer Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky in 1892. Tchaikovsky is also remembered for such noted works as “The 1812 Overture,” “Sleeping Beauty,” and “Swan Lake,” just to name a few. “The Nutcracker” has been a staple of the Christmas season almost from the time of its composition.

Saint John’s School of the Arts celebrates 28 years of Fine and Performing Arts instruction. Mission partners with First Church in Williamsport and is housed in their North Campus at 1157 Market Street, SOTA’s programs include Ballet and Modern Dance for ages three and up, Adult Stretch / Strengthening, Lessons for Strings, Guitar, Wind Instruments, Voice, Piano, Ballroom Dance, Summer Camps, Art Pop-ups and more! Following the Nutcracker performance, enrollment opens for the Winter/Spring Semester in December. SOTA is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.

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As a family-owned funeral home, weʼre proud to support many of the wonderful programs our community has to offer. This time of year, one of our favorite traditions is the Salvation Army Festival of Trees-a celebration of generosity and togetherness that embodies the holiday spirit.

Trees are on display at 33 W. Third St., Williamsport and the auction will be held at 7:00PM on Friday, December 13th.

Wishing you and yours all the joy and cherished traditions this time of year brings.

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Local Organizations Partner to Keep Community Warm

As we all know, winters in Northcentral Pennsylvania can get cold; very cold. What you may not know is that not everyone has enough warm clothing to keep winter’s chill at bay. This is why the Lycoming County United Way, Williamsport-Lycoming Chamber of Commerce, and the Leadership Lycoming Class of 2025 have stepped up. Their initiative, “Warming Feet, Warming Hearts,” is a program designed to deliver Bombas socks and information about PA 211 resources to local businesses across the area.

zations.

Bombas, a clothing retailer, has been working to help those experiencing homelessness since its founding. According to their website, part of their mission has been to recognize that putting on clean, comfortable clothing every day is a very powerful thing. So, for every one of their items purchased, the company will donate a like item to charity. The program works by enlisting Giving Partners such as businesses, nonprofits, and other organizations to help distribute items to those in need. To date, Bombas has helped more than 3,500 community organizations give over 100 million items of clothing, including socks, underwear, and t-shirts, to shelters, nonprofits, and community organi-

Lycoming County United Way was proud to become a Bombas Socks Giving Partner a few short years ago and has been able to distribute well over 5,000 pairs of socks to local organizations and individuals. Amber Newell, Director of Community Impact at Lycoming County United Way, spoke about the importance of thinking outside the box with this initiative. “When most people think of Bombas socks, they might picture them going to shelters or directly to individuals experiencing homelessness. We do provide socks to those organizations, and that is important. But, through this project, we’re showing how these socks and the resources they represent can go to unexpected places, like local businesses that can gift them to customers. There are neighbors in need everywhere. It’s a reminder that we all play a part in sharing resources and kindness.” Each pair of socks, a small but universally appreciated item, comes accompanied by PA 211 resources. PA 211 is a comprehensive, free service that connects individuals with local resources, including housing assistance, food pantries, mental health services, and more. Those looking for help with various needs can simply dial 211, text their zip

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OBITUARIES

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Patricia J. Rambo, 85, of Williamsport

Christopher A. Stahl, 71, formerly of Williamsport

Sharon L. Best, 80, of Lock Haven

Sally Holdren, 83, of Montgomery

Sarah Ann (Missigman) Forney, 86, of Williamsport

Jevon David Flatt Jr., infant, of Renovo

Julie Foley, 61, of Enola

Nancy Houseknecht Vera, 63

Carol B. Leathers, 87, of Hughesville

John J. Smith, 87, of Muncy

Betty E. Yoder, 102, of rural Danville

Delores A. Hubit (Dee), 97, of Williamsport

Patricia Jean Yufer, 77, of Mill Hall

Allen Duane Koch Sr., 86, of Muncy

Judith G. Cryder, 85, of Mill Hall

Pauline M. Doebler Seitzer, 98

Jill Ann Lamade, 64, of Loyalsock

George Ulrich, 55, of Muncy Valley

Anthony L. “Tony” Cipriani, 88, of Williamsport

Henry T. Cupp, 33

June Shangraw, 93, of Williamsport

Tanya Lamoreaux, 88, of Pennsdale

Dave Bellomo

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code to 898-211, or visit the website to chat or explore resources at pa211.org. Through this effort, the hope is to raise awareness about the great resource that PA 211 is not only for those seeking help but those giving it as well. Agencies and organizations that provide services can register to receive referrals at https://www.pa211.org/for-providers/.

For Lycoming County United Way President and CEO Ron Frick, the initiative represents a powerful way to remind people that community care starts with simple acts. “Warming Feet, Warming Hearts is about more than socks,” Frick shared. “It’s about showing our community that we see them, we care about them, and we’re here to support them. Small gestures like this have a way of starting larger conversations about what it means to live in a compassionate, connected community. And that’s the real goal.”

Mark Stankiewicz, Vice President of Operations, Marketing, and Communications at the Williamsport-Lycoming Chamber of Commerce, stated, “The Chamber of Commerce is excited to join forces with the Lycoming County United Way for this campaign. By leveraging our relationships with the businesses in our great county, we are confident that these vital resources will be readily available to those in need. It is extremely important to give back when you are able, and this is a wonderful way for businesses in the county to be equipped with tools to help our neighbors. A simple act of kindness can go a long way, and we are excited to see how much this program can grow

and thrive.” The Williamsport/Lycoming Chamber of Commerce’s mission is to preserve, protect, and defend the free enterprise system through promoting a vibrant business climate and quality of life for the businesses and people of Lycoming County. By teaming up for this initiative, the Chamber of Commerce is living out what they strive to do.

Newell remarked, “Like the United Way, the Williamsport-Lycoming Chamber of Commerce believes passionately that community matters. We were so happy when they agreed to partner with us on this initiative and offer it as an opportunity to be part of leadership development by bringing in their Leadership Lycoming participants.” Leadership Lycoming is a specialized training program designed to understand the needs of the community it serves and develop and motivate effective leaders committed to utilizing their skills and talents for the betterment of their community. The Leadership Lycoming class participants will be involved in putting packages together and ensuring successful deliveries to businesses. They will also have more opportunities to gather information on what businesses are up to and identify needs in the community.

Local businesses can request to have socks delivered while supplies last by visiting the Lycoming County United Way Facebook Page and registering at the link provided on the pinned “Warming Feet, Warming Hearts” post. They may also email unitedway@lcuw.org or call 570-323-9448 for more information.

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Music Club Presents 85th Christmas Music by Candlelight

he Williamsport Music Club invites the community to attend its Christmas Music by Candlelight program, to be presented at 4:00 pm on Sunday, December 8. Pine Street United Methodist Church, 441 Pine Street, Williamsport, will host this event, which has been held annually (with the exception of 2020, due to Covid-19) since the club’s organization in 1937.

Kristin Ivers, Pennsylvania Federation of Music Clubs President, is chair of the program which will feature beloved Christmas music. Greeters for the program are Greta Elliott and Katharine Cimini. A ten-minute opening prelude of piano music by Kristin Ivers and Laurel Wolgemuth will precede the program.

Performing ensembles will include three tenors: Nicholas Biddle, Ryan Workman, and Wayne Harris, singing “We Three Kings” arranged by David Cullen for the Three Irish Tenors; A handbell quartet from Pine Street UMC, under the direction of Karl Ivers, will perform “Angels, We Have Heard on High”. Mary Pewterbaugh, Lynne Koskie, Kristin Ivers, and Karl Ivers make up the quartet. John G. Ravert, Sr. and his student, Benjamin Goertzen will present a piano duet of “Silent Night, arr. by Joel Raney. Special guests performing on the program will be a Brass ensemble from members of the Repasz Band. They

will present. “Wexford Carol,” “Mary, Did You Know?,” and “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing”. Jessica R. Lewis, past WMC Budd Memorial Scholarship Recipient, is assistant director of the Repasz Band and will direct the brass ensemble. Another special guest to our program this year is Jon Haley, classical guitar, performing his renditions of “What Child is This?,” “In the Bleak Mid Winter,” and “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas”. A beloved classic, “O Holy Night” will be performed by Jason Hurwitz, violin and Kristin Ivers, piano.

A Williamsport Music Club Ladies Ensemble, facilitated and accompanied by Kristin Ivers, will sing “Blow, Ye Winds, Softly,” by Ruth K.

Kennerly. The singers will be Sopranos: Suzanne Fedele, Bonnie Horn, Marilyn Kern, Leatha Kieser, Margaret Piper, Bonnie Seltzer, Carmen Spinney, Diane Thomas, and Georgie Ulrich.; Mezzo-Sopranos: Betsy Belcher, Marilyn Burget, Katharine Cimini, Kristin Ivers, Ann Kaufman, Mary Beth Kibbe, and Carol Waltz.

Organ music for the program will include played by Carol Waltz, organ and Leatha Kieser, piano; followed by “Christmas Chimes” performed by Carol Waltz, organ. The Offertory will be “Une Vierge Pucelle” (‘Twas in the Moon of Wintertime) performed by Leatha Kieser, organ and Carol Waltz, piano; The Postlude,

“Toccata for the Christmas Season,” will be played by David Koskey, organ. Attendees will join in singing “O Come All Ye Faithful,” “It Came Upon the Midnight Clear,” and “Silent Night,” to guitar accompaniment played by Jon Haley during a candle-lighting ceremony. A free will offering to benefit the West End Christian Community Center will be collected.

Williamsport Music Club is a Federated member of both the Pennsylvania Federation of Music Clubs and the National Federation of Music Clubs; the largest nonprofit organization in America promoting and supporting American music, performers and music education. Learn more about us on the web.

County Hall Corner: The No Hope, No Way Senate Recount Vote

By Larry Stout

get it — it is hard to give up flying with the eagles to go running with the chickens. To be a United States Senator is tremendously prestigious. To have won six statewide elections by significant margins is a great accomplishment. And to add to it, to be the son of one of Pennsylvania’s better governors speaks of a heritage that is hard to ignore. However, Bob Casey has “junior” after his name because he is not his father, and it shows.

Since 1997, Democrat Bob Casey Jr. has served in public office for Pennsylvania. He was state auditor general and then state treasurer, and since 2006, he has held three full terms as a United States Senator in Washington, D.C. But McCormick’s top campaign adviser, Brad Todd, discovered that his strength was overstated. “A lot of people were familiar with his name, but nobody was familiar with anything he had done or was working on doing.”

Thus, in the November 2024 election, Casey fell short by 16,367 votes over Republican Dave McCormick. Since the difference in the vote was less than 0.05 percent, by Pennsylvania law, it could be challenged.

Now, a little history here. According to fairvote.org, there have been 6,929 state-

wide general elections between 2000 and 2023, and of these, there were 36 statewide recounts. It is extremely rare for a recount to change the winner. The last one that changed the result was in the 2008 US Senate in Minnesota. In that race with 1.3 million votes, the difference between the candidates was just 91 votes.

Bob Casey, Jr. had to know that the odds of overcoming the election were astronomical at best. Yet, not unlike Don Quixote attacking windmills, Casey wanted a recount. On Tuesday, November 19th, the day before the recount was to begin, Casey announced, “The American democratic process was born in Pennsylvania, and that process will play out.”

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On McCormick’s side, it was deja vu. He called for a recount in the 2022 PA Republican primary Senate race against Mehmet Oz when he was defeated by around 1,000 votes. A er that recount, the nal count went down to 951. Multiply this by sixteen, which is what Casey was looking at, and it becomes very obvious that unless there was some serious hanky-panky going on, Dave McCormick would very easily win this election fair and square.

And this might have been what was in his mind. It seemed that Casey was putting all his eggs in the basket of ballots that arrived in the mail, which were misdated, undated, or unsigned and thus not counted. When the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania ruled that these ballots were not to be counted, the latest Queen of Hearts, Bucks County Commissioner Diane Ellis-Marseglia, who, in a classic “o with their heads” attitude, announced at a board meeting on ursday, November 14th that Bucks County was defying the court and would count them. She boldly said, “I think we all know that precedent in our courts doesn’t matter anymore in our country. And people violate laws all they want. So, for me, if I am going to violate this law, it is because I want the court to pay attention to it.”

Well, Commissioner, you got what you wanted; they sure paid attention. Four days later, in no uncertain terms, the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania ordered with BOLD PRINT to make the point that “… all Respondents, including the Boards of

Elections in Bucks County, Montgomery County, and Philadelphia County, SHALL COMPLY with the prior rulings of this Court in which we have clari ed that mailin and absentee ballots that fail to comply with the requirements of the Pennsylvania Election Code, see 25 P.S. §§ 3146.6(a), 3150.16(a), SHALL NOT BE COUNTED.”

e recount began on Wednesday, November 20th, and was given a week to complete, but amazingly, it was all over in one day. Lycoming County went through 59,555 votes, 17,354 for Casey and 40,672 for McCormick, and a er the recount, Casey gained (wait for it!) ONE vote more.

Similar counts showed up around the state, and Casey nally threw in the towel the following day. He remarked on X, “I just called Dave McCormick to congratulate him on his election to represent Pennsylvania in the United States Senate.” McCormick was conciliatory in response, “Senator Bob Casey dedicated his career to bettering our commonwealth. I am so honored to represent every single citizen in Pennsylvania in the United States Senate and will ght for you every day.”

e Commonwealth of Pennsylvania had to spend over $1 million to do this recount. Hundreds of poll counters throughout the state did exceptional work. What was accomplished? All that cost and all that work ultimately was just to satisfy one man’s ego. Congratulations to Dave McCormick, the winner and champion in a hard-fought, antagonistic, and di cult election.

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Blaise Alexander Family Dealerships Christmas Coloring Contest

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• 4th Place – A $25 gift card to Hooplas.

• 5th Place – Two admissions to Treasure Castle Playland.

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• 6th Place – (1) Admission to Reptiland

• 7th Place – A ball of your choice from Harder Sporting Goods

• 8th Place – (2) Games and shoe rentals from Harvest Moon Lanes

• 9th Place – (2) Admissions and skate rental from Trout Pond Park

We may not be walking in a winter wonderland yet, but regardless of the weather, it is once again time for the Blaise Alexander Family Dealership Christmas Fun Coloring Contest in Webb Weekly! Oh, what fun it is to pull out the crayons and pencils, paint and glitter, cotton balls and stickers! Bring your best and enter to win!

• 10th Place – $20 gift card to the Potting Bench

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Santa will once again be sending a few of his elves to Williamsport to be help us judge and organize the contest! This year Jazzy Brightbells, Noel Hollyfluff and Jingle Snowsparkle will be making the long trip south to join us for the holiday season! Don’t let them down!

As always, we have an awesome lineup of prizes for our winners!

Prizes this year are:

• 1st Place – A $200 Gift Card to Flyworld/Kaos

• 2nd Place – A $100 Gift Card to Flyworld/Kaos

• 3rd Place – A sled from Elery Nau

The coloring pages will be in our November 27th and December 4th editions! All entries are due to Webb Weekly by December 18th in order to be judged by the Webb Weekly elves. Results will be published in the December 25th edition.

There are three age groups for the contest: 4 and under, 5-7 and 8-10. There will be 10 winners in each age group. One entry per child please!

So get coloring and send in your entries for the Blaise Alexander Family Dealerships Christmas Fun Coloring Contest to Webb Weekly – 280 Kane St. Suite 2, South Williamsport, PA 17702.

Williamsport Sun December 3, 1934

Nearly All Special Lights Placed for Window Display Night

Planned for Tuesday

Compiled by Lou Hunsinger Jr.

tractors.

Street lights unaccounted for and they are being rapidly placed.

Thus, one of the most important features of

the semi-annual nears completion, December 4 has officially designated the night in which merchants put forth their best decorative efforts of the year.

The imminence of the Christmas season and the subsequent boom to retail trade lends added zest to the celebration this time of the year.

Fifty-four merchants have already entered the contest and a few more are expected to add their names to the list compiled by the Merchants Bureau Committee in the charge of Joseph G. Winton. This represents a considerable increase over the entries over last year.

Coincident with the announcement of the increased entry list comes the news that more awards than ever will be offered to the general public.

The entries for the four separate contests to

be staged among the merchants as furnished by the Merchants Bureau is as follows in part: D.S. Andrus Company, Brozman’s Women’s Shop, Brown’s Art Shop, Bryfogles’s Flowers, Bush and Bull Company, Carlson Hat Shop, Troisi Tailor, People’s Clothing Store, W. J. Evenden & Sons, Dice Drug Store, Ralph B. Grammer, Harder Sporting Goods, The Hub, John B. Irvin, Max Jaffe, Fred Kimmerer and Company, Klivan’s Jewelry Company, Kolb Brothers, Nardi’s Fruit Store, Reliable Furniture Company, Neyhart’s, J.C.Penney, Williamsport Dye Goods Company, Liggett Drug Store, Plankenhorn Stationary, Pollock’s Store, Star Clothing House of Ullman’s, L. L. Stearns, Triangle Shoes, Stern Brothers, Widman Teach Inc., Williamsport Hardware Company, New York Millinery, Williamsport Saddlery, and Worth’s.

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Wing of the library. Public parking lot is adjacent to the site.

Dinner

Sunday,December 12 at4 pm

Sunday, December 15 at 4 pm

Trinity Episcopal Pro-Cathedral 844 W. 4th St., Williamsport, 570-322-0126

Trinity Pro-Cathedral 844W 4th St, Williamsport, 570-322-0126

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What: Dinner: ham pot pie or fish. Open to the public. When: Friday, December 6th, from 4:30-7:30 p.m.

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

Whistle Stop Train Show

Modeled on the annual celebration atKing’s College, this service features nine readings interspersed with carols and anthems presented by Trinity’s Choir and Choral Scholars. Canned goods and fundswill be collected for the Food Pantry.

Modeled on the annual celebration at King’s College, this service features nine readings interspersed with carols and anthems presented by Trinity’s Choir and Choral Scholars. Free Will Offering to benefit Dwell Orphan Care.

Free and Open to the Public - Doors open at 3:30 pm

Free and open to the public - Doors open at3:30 pm

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Wing Night

What: Wing night. Open to public. Full dinner menu available. $1 off dozen wings.

When: Wednesday, December 4th, from 4 p.m.-9 p.m.

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

Holiday Ornament Sale

What: 7th annual Lycoming County Historical Society Holiday Ornament Sale. Ornaments created by local artists.

When: Friday, December 6th, from 7:00-8:30 p.m., Saturday, December 7th, and Sunday, December 8th, from 11:00 a.m.-4 p.m.

Where: Thomas T. Taber Museum Community Room, 858 W. 4th St., Williamsport.

Holiday Program

What: Friends of the JV Brown Library Book Review presents their annual holiday program featuring The Encores, the New Horizons Band, directed by Judy Shellenberger. Snacks and bottled water will be available or bring a bag lunch, if desired. The program is from 12:15 p.m. until 12:45 p.m. with Q & A until 1 p.m. Reserve a seat by calling the library at 570-3260536, or use the library’s online reservation calendar (http://calendar.jvbrown.edu). Reservations are required due to space considerations and must be made before 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 4, 2024.

When: Friday, December 6, 2024.

Where: Lowry Room, Third Floor, Welch Family

What: The historic Whistle Stop electric train show and sale. All sizes of electric trains will be on display and for sale. Test track and refreshments available. Bring the kids to see Santa! $3 admission, children under 12 are free. Vendor tables available. $10/table. Must have valid PA Tax ID. Call 570-974-9788.

When: Saturday, December 7th, from 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

Where: Woodward Twp. Volunteer Fire Co., 4147 N. Rt. 220, Linden.

Book Sale

What: Friends of Muncy Library Book Sale.

When: December 10th, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

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

Newberry Christmas Tree Lighting

What: The Newberry Christmas tree lighting. There will be hot cocoa, carols, and a pre-Christmas visit from Santa Claus. Everyone is welcome.

When: Wednesday, December 11th, at 6:00 p.m.

Where: On the corner of Arch and West 3rd streets in Williamsport.

Dinner and Band

What: Dinner: open-faced roast beef or fish and Kick Trax band. Open to the public.

When: Friday, December 13th. Dinner from 4:30-7:30 p.m. and band from 8 p.m.-11 p.m.

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

CHURCH EVENTS

Christmas Hymn Sing

What: Christmas hymn sing. Refreshments to follow in church basement — light dinner, Christmas cookie bar and hot beverages.

When: Saturday, December 7th, at 4:00 p.m.

Where: St. Mark’s Church of Lairdsville, State Route 118, Lairdsville.

Seasonal Music

What: Enjoy a program of seasonal music on the Celtic harp shared by Wendy McCormick. From its origins, the harp was considered a sacred instrument. Begin your holiday season with music from many countries reflecting the meaning of the Christmas message! Light refreshments will follow in the Social Room. A free will donation may be made to support the Nippenose Valley Volunteer Fire Department Station 6.

When: Sunday, December 8th, at 3 p.m.

Where: Oval Church, 6796 PA-44, Jersey Shore.

Worship Service

What: Worship service entitled, “Preparing the Way of the Lord.”

When: Sunday, December 8th, at 9 a.m.

Where: Mill Creek Church, 2255 Warrensville Rd., Montoursville.

Worship Service

What: Worship service entitled, “Preparing the Way of the Lord.”

When: Sunday, December 8th, at 10:30 a.m.

Where: Bethel Church, 717 Kimble Hill Rd., Williamsport.

Bible Study

What: Joint bible study for Bethel and Mill Creek churches focusing on the Gospels.

When: Sunday, December 8th, at 3 p.m.

Where: Bethel Church, 717 Kimble Hill Rd., Williamsport.

Cookies With Santa

What: Enjoy free cookies and milk with Santa. Free photographs (will be e-mailed). Free Gift bag for child

while supplies last.

When: Sunday, December 8th, from Noon to 2 p.m.

Where: McElhattan Pathway to Christ Church, 502 McElhattan Dr., McElhattan.

Peace at Christmas

What: Peace at Christmas presented by Truth & Tolled ringing class of CHEF Co-Op. A reception will be held after the ring.

When: Friday, December 13th at 7:00 p.m.

Where: Lycoming Valley Baptist Church, 4980 Lycoming Mall Dr., Montoursville.

ARTS and ENTERTAINMENT EVENTS

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT EVENTS...

Don Hess

What: A Christmas Carol through a Keyhole. Join Don as he takes a peek into Charles Dickens’ classic story by reading selected passages and performing familiar Christmas carols.

When: Two Shows: Thursday, December 5th and Friday, December 6th, from 1:00-2:00 p.m. To reserve a seat, call 570-567-7567.

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

Loose Cats

What: Loose Cats playing rock, pop & country.

When: Friday, December 6th at 7:00 p.m.

Where: SCORZ Bar & Grill, 315 Hepburn St., Williamsport.

Williamsport Youth Choir

What: Williamsport Youth Choir present their Christmas concert On the Shoulders of Giants.

When: Saturday, December 21st, at 11 a.m.

Where: Clarke Chapel at Lycoming College.

ART EXHIBITS...

ART EXHIBITS

Hyperrealism Artist

What: Hyperrealism Artist, Fred Gilmour to present at the December Bald Eagle Art League meeting.

When: Thursday, December 5th, from 7-8:30 p.m.

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

Scarves, Hats, Gloves, Sweaters, Ponchos, Yarn & Roving

Christmas is for Kids

Here we are, another year gone by. Christmastime is here! I long for this time of year. I’m patiently, and I mean patiently, waiting for snow. I’m like a little kid when we get that first snowfall of the season. As of today, November 18th, there hasn’t been a flake to fall!

With Thanksgiving being late this year, I was already getting ripped off a whole week of enjoying Candy Cane Lane. Some snow could really help make up for this! All you winter haters are probably like, “Noooo!” I’m sorry, but there is nothing like a White Christmas. It’s one of those simple joys.

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Christmas is such a magical time of year. To the snow, twinkling Christmas lights, a crackling fireplace, and Christmas music. How about the Christmas tree standing in the corner of a room at night, and it’s the only thing lit? It just makes you feel some sort of way. The sound of children’s laughter in December, knowing they are just waiting on the excitement of Santa’s arrival. I honestly still get excited thinking about it. Like Kenny Roger sang it best — Christmas is for kids.

This song takes me back to Christmas when I was little, and it happens to be one of my favorite Christmas albums to this day. It played on our record player for many Christmases. I still have the vinyl record

today and sometimes place it up in my vintage Christmas area for a decoration during this time of year in our home. Every song on this album brings back nostalgia for so many wonderful Christmases with my parents, little brother, grandparents, aunt, uncles, and cousins. Christmas mornings going over to Pappy and Grammy Perry’s, Dwain and Margaret Perry, were some of the best Christmases. But this Kenny Roger’s song always, ALWAYS takes me back to their house on Christmas day. I can picture it all in my head. I can smell their house. I can see the Christmas table full of festive, delicious treats that Grammy worked so hard to prepare. I see the tinsel on their tree and the gifts underneath it. The song “Kids” goes like this. Kids, kids, Christmas is for kids

Look around, and you will see Kids from one to ninety-three Laughin’, lovin’ life and bein’ kids Kids, kids, Christmas is for kids

Kids like you and little brother

Aunts and uncles, dads and mothers Grandma, grandpa, an’ all the other kids Daddy runs the ‘lectric train

While all the children wait in vain

To take their turn

At playin’ engineer

(This always reminded me of my dad and his electric train. Plus, my pappy had one, too,

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so I picture their train tracks and everyone wanting to take turns playing engineer!)

Grandpa pinches Grandma’s cheek

And all the family sneaks a peak

And suddenly eir wrinkles disappear

(Pap and Gram were so cute with each other. is was my grandparents.)

Take a look at Betty Joe

Underneath the mistletoe

Pretending that She doesn’t know it’s there

( is part always reminded me of my cousin Danielle Perry Parker. It’s de nitely something she would have done. She’s always had a fun personality like this. And as a kid, I swore it was Danny Joe, not Betty Joe, and I always thought of Danielle. I could see her doing this to her boyfriend at the time, now husband, Jeremy Parker.)

And in the front yard, Uncle Mike

Just fell o brother’s brand-new bike ere’s Christmas cheer

And laughter everywhere

(And I have an Uncle Mike! Mike Klemick. Now, he has never fallen o my brother’s bike. But, I picture Gram and Pap’s back alley on Christmas day if my brother Luke did bring over his new bike. Haha. Love that it’s an Uncle Mike. How perfect to t with my Christmas morning nostalgia at my grandparents.)

All this might sound silly, but it’s a song that just gives me those feels. It’s so sad to know we’ll never have Christmas in that house on Christmas day with my Perry family, but I have songs like this that take me back to those wonderful Christmases. Christmas looks di erent these days, but I

have my own children now. I’m busy making these kinds of memories with them, and we have wonderful Christmases with my dad, Momma, and my in-laws. (All three separate Christmases.) It’s a fun and busy week, but I love that my children get to go to their grandparents like I did. Christmases at grandparents’ houses are some of the best Christmases! Pappy and Grammy Perry and Pap and Gram Liddick. What song takes you back to your childhood??

Play it this year multiple times. ese Christmases are gone, but never forgotten! We are all still kids at Christmas! is month, I am going to help you prepare simple but festive holiday foods for all your holiday parties. Anyone can do these… Are you still stressing about what to have for a holiday party you are hosting? Getting delicious bread like pretzel rolls, Hawaiian rolls, bakery rolls, crescent rolls, or wraps can be the start of a great main dish. en, go to your local deli. Purchase deli meats and di erent cheeses. Anything you think your guest will enjoy.

I used ham, turkey, and sweet Lebanon bologna. For the bologna, I folded them into triangles. Just fold it in half twice. e turkey and ham I rolled up.

I then found a large, pretty Christmas plate and started arranging everything pretty on the plate. I loved how it turned out. e cheese I just laid at and bought marble, provolone, and American.

I put plenty of condiments on the bar and had lettuce (green) and tomato (red) right by each other for the pops of festive colors around the platter.

Fine with an E: Honoring Anne and Her Creator

he beloved Anne of Green Gables would have turned 150 last week.

… In a sense.

Nov. 30, 2024, marked the sesquicentennial of Lucy Maud Montgomery’s birth; she’s the prolific Canadian writer who gave us young Anne — and then followed her to adulthood in so many charming books.

But for all the joy her novels brought to millions of readers, life was not easy for the sensitive and hard-working author (or as I call her, “LMM”).

B orn on Prince Edward Island in 1874, Montgomery got off to a grief-stricken start with her mother’s death from tuberculosis when she was only 21 months old. Her father eventually moved to Alberta, leaving young Lucy in the care of maternal grandparents.

While her life included work as a teacher, proofreader and Sunday school instructor, LMM’s passion was writing; she began selling short stories to magazines in 1897.

Indeed, the legions of “Anne” fans might not know that Montgomery penned 530 short stories, which are now available in various formats; a few years ago I cy-

cled through dozens of these, constantly impressed by the depth, poignancy and sometimes-twisty endings in these tales.

Anne of Green Gables was not published till 1908, when LMM was over 30 years old. It was an immediate sensation, followed in ensuing decades by numerous short stories featuring Anne, along with eight book-sequels — the last not published in its entirety till 2009. I haven’t read them all, but at the moment my personal favorite is No. 5 — the enchanting Anne’s House of Dreams. Montgomery penned a few other series: three books with “Emily of New Moon”; two adult-aimed novels featuring “Pat of Silver Bush”; and a pair with “The Story-Girl” — in the wonderful novel of that name and its sequel, The Golden Road. There were also five stand-alones, of which 1926’s The Blue Castle really shines among LMM fans. (I use it in high school classes, where even boys name it their favorite from a year that also covers The Hobbit, C. S. Lewis, Louis Zamperini, Lord of the Flies and To Kill a Mockingbird.)

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Those stand-alone novels include what may be LMM’s crowning attempt to break away from the stereotype of “child writer”: the long and densely plotted A Tangled Web (1931).

I mention this as another of her many battles, whereby her very success (even the cynical Mark Twain was a fan) somehow mitigated against acceptance into the world of academic respectability. Indeed, as biographer Mary Henley Rubio points out, LMM was in a sort of catch-22: The public kept demanding just the sort of child-centered books (with happy endings, of course) that were not at all in fashion with the literati at the time; but her publishers really didn’t want anything else.

It’s worth noting that virtually all those “respectable” scholars and writers who slammed the door on LMM have since vanished in obscurity — whereas Montgomery remains such a global phenomenon that two of her residences (in Ontario and PEI) have been named National Historic Sites by the Canadian government.

Among her other struggles: a grueling 11-year battle over royalties with the shockingly unscrupulous American publisher L. C. Page — who, among other travesties, kept her to a mere 7 cents on the dollar; sold the rights to a book he did not own; and collected all the

revenue on the first two film versions of Anne. (LMM eventually won this fight, but never recouped the actual monies she was due.)

Undoubtedly Montgomery’s toughest battle, however, involved her personal and family life. LMM’s husband, a Presbyterian pastor, struggled badly with depression, as did Lucy herself. Worse yet, according to Rubio, both were taking ill-prescribed medication that actually worsened what it was supposed to treat. LMM’s heart-breaking diary entries reveal the emotional depths to which she plunged — all of which was greatly exacerbated by the shipwrecked life of her troubled younger son.

I can’t detail all this here; but it’s in Rubio’s magisterial A Gift of Wings. That 2010 triumph is one of the finest biographies I’ve ever read, second only to Peter Ackroyd’s Dickens — which I don’t mind mentioning at this time of year.

And while we’re on Christmas: Several collections of LMM’s holiday-related stories are available; these editions vary in quality, as most of her work is now in the public domain and thus can be released without much vetting. The one called Christmas with Anne of Green Gables and Other Stories features a solid dozen tales, including the classic “Aunt Cyrilla’s Christmas Basket.”

It is excellent — with an E.

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December 10

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Fallout is de ned as a secondary and o en lingering e ect, result, or set of circumstances. Consequences are primary. ey describe what you su er personally as the result of your own bad choices. Fallout is secondary. It describes what everyone around you su ers because of your bad choices.

said, “Why have you brought this trouble on us? e Lord will bring trouble on you today.” en all Israel stoned him, and a er they had stoned the rest, they burned them. Over Achan, they heaped up a large pile of rocks, which remains to this day. Joshua 7:24-26 e hard truth about fallout is that the damage caused by our bad choices extends far beyond us. It a ects everyone around us — even people we don’t know — and people who haven’t even been born yet.

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Fallout is a technical term that came into use in the a ermath of nuclear testing in the 1940s. A er the detonation of a nuclear bomb, radioactive particles released into the upper atmosphere would dri with wind currents. In time, they would fall back to the ground as radioactive dust or black rain. Victims living hundreds of miles away from the detonation site were said to be suffering from radiation fallout — because the radiation was literally falling out of the sky. When God exposed Achan’s sin, the fallout was devastating for his family. Everything directly connected to Achan went up in smoke, en Joshua, together with all Israel, took Achan, son of Zerah, the silver, the robe, the gold bar, his sons and daughters, his cattle, donkeys and sheep, his tent and all that he had, to the Valley of Achor. Joshua

e fallout from Adam’s bad choice a ected the entire human race, including you and me. We are born traveling the road to death because of Adam.

at’s the trouble with fallout — it o en involves good things that might have happened but didn’t. How much good has passed from existence because a good man failed? It is a haunting question.

e fallout of David’s bad choices involved Bathsheba su ering the loss of a husband and a newborn son. Any good that Uriah or the baby would have accomplished in life was snu ed out by David’s bad choices. Like Moses, the fallout from Peter’s denial was the loss of what might have been. Had he stood his ground and openly said, “Yes, I am a disciple of Jesus!”

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fallout su ered by Bathsheba and Uriah, he would have le her alone.

Jesus may have received comfort from Peter’s bravery. Maybe Peter would have been arrested and thrown in jail with Jesus, keeping Jesus from being alone during that fateful night. Peter could have been there for Jesus in his darkest hour. He wasn’t. Imagine how many of us would be encouraged to take a stand for Christ if Peter had given us that example. Whatever lasting bene t could have been produced by Peter’s bravery went up in smoke when he made a bad choice.

Don’t you wish Adam had considered the fallout you are su ering today due to his bad choice? at’s how victims feel. ey don’t understand why their well-being was not taken into consideration. at’s how Sierra felt.

Sierra was a sweet and kind Christian woman. She loved God, and she enjoyed worshiping and serving at church. She always had a big smile and a boisterous laugh. She was a joy to be around.

Some fallout can be predicted, but much of it cannot. If you got caught having an a air, how would it a ect your wife? How would it a ect your children? You know the basic answer to those questions: e fallout would be devastating. What you don’t know is the long-term e ect your choices will have on your children and your grandchildren and their future relationships and marriages and children. Fallout travels far and wide and remains radioactive for a very long time.

is is why the rationalization and blackout stages are so dangerous. If a good man loses the ability to predict the consequences and fallout that will be unleashed due to his bad choices, then there is nothing to restrain him from acting on those bad choices.

e serpent said to Adam, “You will not surely die.”

e removal of the consequences and the fallout made the failure easier to commit. Had David been able to consider the awful

Sierra came to my o ce because she felt I should be aware of something that very few people knew. at day, Sierra told me she had AIDS. She contracted it from her husband, who had contracted it from another woman during an a air. It was an awful story. She served Jesus and loved and served people until an underlying condition complicated by AIDS took her life. She was only in her ies. She was the victim of a radioactive cloud of fallout created by her husband’s evil choice.

Sierra had many years le to serve Jesus and to love people. How much good was snu ed out by her husband’s choices? We will never know the full extent of the fallout. If you are contemplating a bad choice today, take a moment to consider the fallout your actions could produce. Do you really want to send that cloud of radioactive dust into the atmosphere? We are praying you will make the right choice.

Outfits, Not Just Clothes…

Layering from the Outside In

So often, guides on how to layer start with the base, or first layer, and then work up through to the outermost layer, which makes sense as that’s how we dress. You don’t often start with an overcoat and try to wiggle into tees and jeans underneath. But for a change of pace, I want to start with the outer layer first, then the mid layers, and lastly, the inner layer to refresh my approach to dressing for more distinctive looks. Here’s a rundown of how to layer from the outside in. Instead of selecting a base layer on which to build your look, start with outerwear. What coat will complete your outfit? A

puffer, trench coat, barn jacket, windbreaker? Try to steer clear of anything too bulky or restrictive, as it will be difficult to layer underneath. Sure, it depends on the weather, so after checking the forecast, pick your topper. Once you select your outerwear, that style will then dictate the rest of your look. If you’re in the market for some new jackets, I like Zara’s Contrast Cuffs Jacket with its round neck, flap patch pockets, and, as the name says, contrasting cuffs. This jacket allows you to flip up and display a collar from a mid-layer piece for visual interest. It pairs as well with jeans as it does with dress pants. This is an unexpected

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jacket to layer over a blazer or heavier collared shirt. Leather is always a sharp outerwear option. Wilsons’ Leather’s Nora Button Down Lamb Trench begs to be layered with a high-necked blouse, dark denim, and boots. Or wear it over a cozy sweater dress with plus accessories to create a mix of hard and soft. For more warmth, check out Columbia Sportswear’s Apres Arson down jacket. For the really blistering days, this coat will keep you snug and can be worn casually or to

finish off a more polished look. I love the idea of wearing a heavy coat and each layer going from rugged to cozy to delicate. With this coat, I’d do a mid-layer of a chunky pullover with a midi wool skirt and ankle boots, then have a base layer of a silk camisole and textured tights like Calzedonia’s Floral Tulle 60 Denier Tights. The complete look will have this burly coat, a heavy skirt, and then just a flash of floral and silver glitter motif between the skirt hem and boot — an unexpected bit of glamour in a functional winter outfit.

Coats are not the only element of the outer layer. Cold-weather accouterments and standard accessories should also be considered part of the outermost layer. The

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5:45 – (Main Hall): – 60 Buyers Choice Carolers - Assort. Of Holiday Longaberger baskets & Wrought Iron Snowman – Longaberger Dishes & Cook wares – Hess trucks – Lg. & Sm. Santa blow molds – Xmas décor Musical Holiday Carousel, Old ornaments, Animated X-mas fi gures, Stockings, etc. – Lg. assort. Santa fi gures; Cocoa-cola, Tree toppers, Motorcycle Santa, Guitar playing, etc. – Nativity sets – Boyd’s bears – Wall display cabinets – Framed marriage cert. Houseknecht/Poust – Roasters – Vntg. Stuffed Santa’s – Old calendars – Repasz Band papers – PRR Schedule, Wmspt. – Remington Collector Trucks, Game bird series – Met Life Blimp Bank – Pink dep. glass berry set – Set Pyrex bowls/wheat – Turkey platter & plates – Army book Fort Bliss, Tx. – 1932 Susquehanna Trail booklet – Flock’s & Koch’s, Wmspt. & Chas. D. Kaier Co. Mahanoy City Beer crates – Pabst beer tray, blue – Coke glasses – Security spotlight – Dale Earnhardt collectibles – Chevrolet Used Cars tin sign – Corvette collectibles, model cars – Hot Wheels, Ertle, Wix Filters die cast cars – Wade fi gurines – Wade Ark/ fi gurines – Cabela’s SS Turkey frying pot – fishing & hunting books – Set of 3 Pyrex Wheat ptn. Nesting Mixing bowls - Bakeware, Kitchen utensils, Pans – Grange Cookbooks – Corning baking dishes – Thimbles – King size quilt w/pillow shams & curtains – Turned wooden bowl – Woodcock, hand carved, Jeff Keiffer – 36 lots Dept. 56 collectibles – 10 Disney ornament set Christmas Collection & 12 Disney Storybook Ornament Sets – Breyer Horse’s– David Armstrong prints, framed & matted “The Last Run, Christmas Snow, Vespers, Drifted Snow, Farm Pond, A New Mare” – David Seybold prints “The Barn Keeper, Housekeeper, Cabin Keeper &– Ron Beach print; Old Wallis Run Covered Bridge – Electric Traffic Light – ‘71 Eyers Grove Agway & ’69 Edwards Texaco Bloomsburg Calendars & MUCH MORE!!

6:30: Furniture – Newer GE Deep fill washer, top loading w/ agitator – Country Oak bench seat – Child’s rocker, red – Wooden rocker – Oak, queen headboard & frame – Maple, 1 drawer end stand – Wing back chair, mauve – Pine coffee table,1 drawer – Matching sofa and chair, floral upholstery – Foot stool – End stand, 1 drawer – Coffee table – Oval top end stand, 1 drawer – Floor lamp – Cedar chest – Dep. Coffee table – Dining table, 1 insert, oak top/green paint on columns 6 Uph. Seated Chairs, grn– Standing, drop front Oak Secretary w/3 drawers & stained glass door – Swinging foot rest - & MUCH MORE!! -

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type of hat you wear will affect the type of earrings you choose. The type of shoe will steer you toward the type of pants, and so on. You don’t want these elements to compete with each other or cause mishaps: Hoop earrings getting caught on a knit cap or a pointy heel ripping the hem of a wideleg pant. Knowing your wardrobe helps when putting together outfits from the outside in, so you may have to do a closet cleanout to better understand what you have to work with.

For the mid-layer, consider what best works under your coat. If being cold is an issue, you may utilize another lighter jacket under a roomy topper. Opt for something

soft rather than heavy, like L.L. Bean’s Katahdin Fleece Full-Zip Jacket. This mid-layer piece is brushed inside and out for a super soft touch. If you want to sport a blazer, then be sure you can button/zip your outerwear over it without too much bulk. This can be tricky, so a knit blazer is a hassle-free alternative to wear under a coat.

J.Crew Factory’s Schoolboy Sweater Blazer comes in fantastic fall colors like loden, acorn, and ivory. Match up this blazer with a striped tee and khakis or a button-down tucked into high-waisted jeans.

Other go-to mid-layer options include flannel shirts, V-neck sweaters, and cardigans. I prefer a “borrowed-from-the-

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boys” flannel and love to thrift the men’s section for a rugged plaid mid-layer. Cardigans can also be thrifted from the men’s aisle, especially if you are seeking out the elusive but ubiquitous “grandpa” cardi. If you’re less than thrilled about secondhand, check out Duluth Trading Co’s Women’s Free Swingin’ Flannel Shirt to layer over a turtleneck. Quince’s 100% Organic Cotton Oversized Cable Cardigan is the mid-layer for a maxi dress and leggings look. Quince is also a solid source for V-neck sweaters to layer over button-ups or sleeveless blouses. Lastly, the base layer. At this point in the layering process, your base is, of course, a matter of function -- think undergarment, socks, etc. -- but it can also have some surprising elements. I mentioned previously silk camisoles. Target’s in-store brand, New

Day, has some solid, affordable options. If you’re looking for something a bit fancy, then check out Lilysilk’s collection of cami and silk tank tops. Another element to incorporate into your base layer is scent. Yes, a few spritzes of perfume behind the ears, back of the neck, and wrists — don’t get any closer to the skin than that. I enjoy Philosphy’s Amazing Grace Bergamot eau de toilette to start and then I like to reapply through the day with Replica’s Lazy Sunday Morning fresh and floral eau de toilette for a fragrant pick-me-up.

There are various layering approaches, and if you have your go-to formula, then by all means, do what works. But if you’re looking to switch things up or try out a few different combos, then consider layering from the outside in.

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The Roving Sportsman… Camp Life

By Jon Pries

t was named “Clubhouse Point” years ago, and it was always a prime spot where black bears would lay during the daytime and whitetail deer would hold up until their nighttime routine of feeding across the tops in search of acorns or traveling to the nearby fields to feast on farm crops. The top was several 100 yards wide and stretched for more than a half of a mile to where the drive would begin, while the sides were steep, laden with rocks and large boulders and a heavy stand of mountain laurel, making it an ideal place to put on a drive for bear. At the base of the hillsides, the terrain flattened out, and the hardwood forest of oaks, maple, and the occasional ironwood trees was the place where the watchers were placed in hopes of having a chance at taking one of Pennsylvania’s prized game animals – a mature black bear.

This would be the last of the three drives for the bear that would occur that day, and standing there as a watcher while waiting for the drivers to get into position to begin the drive allowed plenty of time to reflect and realize just how much there is to be thankful for. Thanksgiving Day would occur this week, but all of the things that we, as hunters and outdoor enthusiasts, can be thankful for will stretch out over the year and across a lifetime.

Life is short, and hunting seasons are even shorter. Realistically, from Thanksgiving Day through Christmas and on into New Year’s

Day, ‘tis the season to be thankful! Here, then, in the spirit of the Holiday Season, are a few things to be thankful for:

Our Great Outdoors: Spending as much time as possible in the outdoors provides a privilege to witness nature at its finest—from hearing the first gobble from an old Tom on his roost at sunrise to watching grouse, turkeys, deer, and the occasional bear as they travel through the woods and along the streams. Brilliant sunsets signal the end of another day and present the promise of unknown things to come tomorrow. Hunting teaches patience, perseverance, and a great respect for nature.

Time With Family and Friends: Hunting is a time-honored family tradition that is often passed down from generation to generation. Whether spending time in the woods with a parent, teaching a youth to shoot, or swapping stories at camp, the bond between family and friends while hunting is unmatched in any other endeavor.

The Thrill of the Hunt: From the earliest days of small game hunting to graduating to hunting for big game, there is nothing comparable to the adrenaline rush of spotting game, tracking their movements, and then executing a perfect shot. We are constantly reminded of our role as hunters in the part we play in proper wildlife management and are always rewarded by the memories of a day afield, even when we don’t bring home the game. Every hunt is different and presents new obstacles and challenges, often elusive game and the opportunity to learn

lessons, making

Food for

even

Table: There is a great feeling of

when you are able to provide healthy game meat for the dinner table. When you bring home venison, any of the upland game birds and animals, waterfowl, and even bear meat, you are supplying your family with free-range, non-GMO protein that is free of any government-approved chemicals. Along with the benefit of having the healthiest protein available, every meal – from venison burgers to wild turkey soup or smoked bear sausage – carries along with it a unique story and a wonderful sense of accomplishment.

The Hunting Community: Every member of the hunting community shares a unique camaraderie. From the earliest of times when a new hunter receives advice and encouragement from an old pro or mentor to the days

of sitting around the card table at camp and swapping tales of past hunts, being a member of the hunting community truly enriches your life experiences.

Camp Life: When you consider each of the previous factors that we, as hunters, should be thankful for – each and every one is enhanced greatly when you are fortunate enough to be a member or guest at one of Pennsylvania’s remarkable hunting camps. From small camps with fewer than a dozen members to the largest of camps with nearly 100 or more members, each camp provides the chance to greatly increase all the benefits of being a hunter. Wild game dinners, renewing and enhancing friendships, interacting with nature, and enjoying the crackling of the fireplace, along with the smell of bacon frying and coffee brewing before sunrise, are but a few of the rewards of camp life!

Some may find it hard to believe, but Pennsylvania is one of the best states in the country for bear hunting, and we account for some of the biggest black bears taken. As I write this piece, the final count is not yet in, but five bears were taken in the early archery season in WMU’s 2B and 5C, both well below Interstate 80, and another 1,345 have been taken throughout the state leading up to the regular firearms season. The regular firearms season runs from Nov. 23-26 and just ended, so those results are not yet available, but traditionally, that’s when about half our total bear take is accounted for. Last year, 2,920 bears were taken, and 1,086 of those were taken in the four-day regular firearms season.

a muzzleloader season from Oct. 24-26, a Special Firearms season for Junior and Senior license holders, active-duty military, and certain disabled persons. Add to that a statewide regular firearms season from Nov.23-26 and additional hunting opportunities in certain WMUs extending into December. Not only have the opportunities increased, but when you add today’s high-tech crossbows to the archery season, many more hunters are likely pursuing bears with crossbows. In 2003, when bear hunting days were more limited and crossbows were not what they are today, we had 130,000 licensed bear hunters; last year, we had 206,124 licensed bear hunters.

Not only does there seem to be more bear in Pennsylvania, but there are definitely a lot more opportunities to hunt them than in years past. In addition to a statewide archery season that runs from Oct. 19-Nov. 9, we also have

As I already mentioned, Pennsylvania has some of the biggest bears in the country and North America. Thus far this year, there have been eight bears, each estimated to weigh over 600 pounds. The two heaviest bears were estimated to weigh over 700 pounds each. One of those bears came from

Potter County, and the other from Somerset County. By comparison, the top-weight bear in 2023 had an estimated weight of 691 pounds.

Thus far in the season, the top three counties statewide are Clinton with 97, Lycoming with 71, and Tioga with 69. I’m sure those numbers will change considerably by the time the final count is reached. Just to give you some idea, last year’s final bear take had Tioga County at the top with 176, Lycoming County with 170, and Potter County with 155.

It’s not over yet, at least for parts of

Northeastern Pennsylvania. The extended season is coming up in WMU’s 3A, 3B, 3C, 3D, 4C, 5A, and 4E, which is my backyard. That season runs from Nov. 30 to Dec. 7, partially overlapping some of the regular firearms deer season. There is also an extended season in several units in the southern part of the state.

It will be interesting to see how the numbers come in this year, but if it’s not a new record, I suspect the bear take will be quite high, with the top three counties again coming from the northern portion of the state.

As the school bus headed north along country roads to Towanda, conversation conjuncture centered on several small hamlets passed through along the way. What led people to decide to settle there, what do they do for a living, and what school do their kids attend?

Answers weren’t readily forthcoming for the rst two questions, but agreement reigned about which school they attended. e NTL (Northern Tier League) may be spread out, but recent athletic successes of its member schools have the folks to our north gushing with pride. Troy was mauling its way over opponents headed into last Friday’s AA Final Four, just as Canton had done the past two seasons. Small-town pride in its athletic teams brings people together, perhaps like no other community event. Muncy, the small school champion of the NTL, although an urban center when compared to some of its compatriots, has been basking in the glow of that very same small-town pride as its football Indians have taken no prisoners along the playo trail as they headed to Lock Haven University to take on state

powerhouse Bishop Guilfoyle last Friday in the Class A semi nals.

e Tribe’s appearance in the high-stakes showdown was the rst in school history. With record-smashing running back Austin Johnson leading the way, Muncy presented a challenging threat to the long-time tournament-tested Marauders. In the quarternal 41-17 romp over Delone Catholic, Johnson ran wild, scoring ve rushing touchdowns while gaining 332 yards and catching a 16-yard TD toss from Stiles Eyer for a sixth score. While Muncy has had many players contribute to the team’s success, Johnson has set the tone. e senior, who will be going to Oklahoma State on a wrestling scholarship, went into the Bishop Guilfoyle game on a torrid pace not seen since the days of South Williamsport running back Dominick Bragalone. Johnson is the area’s only player to top 1,000 rushing yards in all four seasons of high school play. During his career, he has run for 6,245 yards and scored 92 touchdowns, trailing only Bragalone’s 8,718 yards and 128 touchdowns, established in a three-year varsity career ending in 2014.

Muncy coach Sean Tetreault knows he has a true champion in his number one running back wearing number 2.

“Everyone knows we’re giving the ball to No.2,” Tetreault told the media a er the Delone Catholic win. “He’s a threetime state wrestling nalist, and he knows what it takes to win. It’s great to have him lead the team, and when you have a running back like him, you just have to feed him.”

As this is being written prior to the Bishop Guilfoyle game, it will take a very special performance if Muncy is to advance to this week’s state championship game. But just as Canton and Troy have experienced small-town football fervor, the Muncy school and community are excited and proud.

“Anytime you have a team make a deep run into the state tournament, everything gets ampli ed,” explained Muncy athletic director Curt Chilson.

“ e kids and community are very excited and proud of what these kids have been able to accomplish in making it to the nal four.

“Our athletic booster club has sponsored a student fan bus the last few weeks so that we had a big student section at the games. Big Foot Sub Shop donated $500 towards tickets for the kids to ride the bus, so they have been able to go for free.

“ e support our community has for our athletic teams is fantastic, and we are extremely grateful.! e last time we

had a team in the state nal was with the baseball team in 2004, which was awesome. It would be a thrill for these kids and our town if we could make that trip to the big dance happen again.”

Whenever confronted with instances of small-town sports hysteria, my thoughts ash back to 1986 while working in Indianapolis. While there, I had the opportunity to attend one of the premier showings of the legendary sports movie Hoosiers, a lm that tells the story of a small-town Indiana high school basketball team that entered the state tournament. Inspired by the exploits of a 1954 Milan High School team that won the championship in this basketballcrazy state, the lm is a classic tale of winning against all odds.

Although the Hickory Huskers themselves were ctional, everything the team accomplished along the way to excite the community has been similar to what has been felt in Muncy this football season. e same can be said for past championship runs experienced by the Montgomery so ball team and the Loyalsock basketball team in the recent past.

Whatever the outcome of last Friday’s game, this team will long live in Muncy sports lore. Players, coaches, parents, students and fans will be remembering and talking about this football team for years to come. Move over Hickory –Muncy is on the map.

CHARLES ZOOK Independent Insurance Broker

Tis the season, folks, and instead of sharing a story on sports, I’d like to chime in on something far more important. Yes, it’s time to talk about e Elf on the Shelf. For those of you without young children, this article might help explain that creepy little butthead now ooding your social media pages.

Jensen and I had a great run with our Elf on the Shelf. We called him ELFIE. It sure was fun. He became suspicious when he started riding the dang school bus. My son asked many tough questions. He was 15. Just kidding. I am thinking he was 8 or 9.

Unfortunately, it all came to a screeching halt. Jensen was helping Mom decorate, but he found his Elf in a tub. He was absolutely crushed. Jensen cried, but then it turned to sudden rage. He accused us of being liars. Jensen told us that we were bad parents. It was a tough pill to swallow. Our boy grew up overnight. ankfully, he still believes in Santa Claus.

Where did all of this madness come from?

Legend suggests that the elves are residents of the North Pole. But that is denitely not the case, boys and girls. ey don’t live in Greenland or the Northwest Territories either. e Elves of Shelves are

made in China. It’s true. Read the ne print on the package. Beware of the new tari s. e new Elves are $32.95 on Amazon Prime. ese Elves became a global phenomenon by a silly children’s picture book, e Elf on the Shelf: A Christmas Tradition, published in 2005. Carol Aebersold and her daughter Chanda co-authored this epic poem. It turned them into multimillionaires. eir story was simple but a very entertaining read. I am a huge fan of their prose. Dope rhymes.

Here are the cli notes.

A little elf was sent from Nunavut ( e North Pole) to watch over some unruly children. It served as a scout and reported directly to Santa. e Elf would leave and return that same evening. It would take up a new position in the child’s dwelling. By hiding in a new spot each morning, the scout elf plays an ongoing hide-andseek game with the entire family. Yes. e Elf is technically a Russian spy. ey had nothing to do with collusion or xing the last two presidential elections. No Trumpsters.

“ ere’s only one rule that you have to follow, so I will come back and be here tomorrow: Please do not touch me. My magic might go, and Santa won’t hear all I’ve seen, or I know.” #elfontheshelf.

Scout elves get their magic by being named and loved. is Christmas mojo allows the Elf to y to and from the North Pole. But never touch an elf, for they will lose their powers. Trust me. It happened to our neighbors up the road. Please keep them out of the sun and try not to get them wet. And no matter how much an elf begs or cries- never feed them a er midnight. Relax. It’s from another movie, kids. Gremlins. Another one of my holiday favorites. A close second behind Die Hard.

Humans are responsible for all of the bedlam and mischief. HIDE AND GO

SEEK with the Elf got boring, and now, it’s controlled chaos among us parents. OK, I admit. I still enjoy seeing all the pictures

and posts about the elves who get into trouble. I was quite good, and my young friends are so dang creative. Pinterest helps. Some ideas are original. My personal favorites tend to include other action gures holding the elf hostage. I have one pal who constantly uses a Barbie. Oh. It has gotten rather raunchy. I would explain in more detail, but this is a family paper. Hilarious. ese elves are alive and still trending. It’s one of my favorite holiday traditions. Please keep it going. Post away, parents. Jensen has pledged to keep the fun going for the other generations. I have to bribe him every Black Friday. Enjoy it. Oh, the memories. Happy Holidays. Go, Muncy! Cheers.

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FIREWOOD

SEASONED OAK & MAPLE $200.00 A Cord. 570-279-1679 or 570-971-7447. Cash Only. 187763

SEASONED OAK

FIREWOOD, Cut And Split. $200.00 A Cord, Loganton. 570-2177219. 187371

FIREWOOD. Red And White Oak. Cut. Pick-Up Or Delivery. Discount For Multiple Loads. Call 570-2205227. 187374

FIREWOOD CUT/ SPLIT. You Haul $60/ Pick-up Load. Jersey Shore Area, 570-3983554. 186744

SCAPING: Red Oak

Firewood Logs For Sale. You Cut And Split 570560-0502

FIREWOOD FOR SALE All Split Hardwood Cut In Lengths 16, 18, 20, 22 or 24 Inches. Delivered To Your Location $200.00 Per Cord With Additional $50.00 Per Cord If You Would Like It Stacked. Please Call 570-323-9595. 187522

HEALTHCARE

STROKE AND CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE are leading causes of death, according to the American Heart Association. Screenings can provide peace of mind or early detection! Contact Life Line Screening to schedule your screening. Special offer - 5 screenings for just $149. Call 1-866518-8391. M11

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Discover the ideal solution for anyone who struggles on the stairs, is concerned about a fall or wants to regain access to their entire home. Call AmeriGlide today! 1-844-317-5246. M11

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Discover the ideal solution for anyone who struggles on the stairs, is concerned about a fall or wants to regain access to their entire home. Call AmeriGlide today! 1-833-399-3595. C11 MobileHelp, America’s premier mobile medical alert system. Whether you’re home or away. Free brochure! 1-888-489-3936. C11

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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. 187000 USED WAGON RUNNING GEARS

Wanted. Call 570-4373264. 187547

EMPLOYMENT

A VERY WELL ESTABLISHED (since 1939) Williamsport, Pennsylvania law firm is seeking to hire general practice, civil litigation, municipal law and school law attorneys. We litigate in both state and federal courts. The preferred candidates have excellent academic credentials and some experience. Our team of experienced attorneys and staff practices in a very pleasant, professional and rewarding work environment. We offer top

tier compensation and benefits and the opportunity for rapid career and economic advancement. Apply to McNerney, Page, Vanderlin & Hall, Attention: Thomas C. Marshall, Managing Partner, 433 Market Street, Williamsport, Pa 17701. tmarshall@ mpvhlaw.com 570326-6555. 187531

IN NEED OF PartTime Cleaning Person For Lycoming, Sullivan And Columbia Counties. Must Have Reliable Transportation. Call 570-506-5965. 187236

PART TIME COOK/ SERVER Democratic Club. Three nights a week (or as needed). Must be RAMP certified, experience a plus. Applications available daily after 3 pm at 230 East St. Williamsport. 187749

PART TIME FILLIN BARTENDER Democratic Club. Must be RAMP certified. Bartending experience needed. Small Games of Chance experience helpful. Applications available daily after 3 pm at 230 East St. Williamsport. 187750

RICHART’S FURNITURE REFINISHING AND REPAIR We Make Spindles, We Fix Most Any Loose Chairs. We Also Paint Metal, 570-584-3215. 187369 CLEANING AND HAULING INSIDE AND OUT. We Will Clean Up And Haul Away Your Unwanted Items From Your Yard, Attic, Basement And Garage. Reliable And Reasonable. Call Gary 570-244-1424 OR 570321-9472. 187373

YARD WORK, CLEAN-UP. Brush Removal, Mulching, Hauling, Weed-Whacking. Also, Clean-Outs. Fully Insured. 570-439-1934. 187242 JUNK REMOVAL, HAULING, Clean-Out. Brush Removal. Free Estimates. 570-3770428. 187034

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GUTTER CLEAN-

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JACUZZI BATH

REMODEL can install a new, custom bath or shower in as little as one day. For a limited time, waiving ALL costs! (Additional terms apply. Subject to change and vary by dealer.) Offer ends 12/29/24 Call 1-844-826-2535. M11

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G & W SOUND. DJ

Music For Any Occasion Small Or Large. 570220-5512

WATER DAMAGE

CLEANUP & restoration: A small amount of water can lead to major damage and mold growth in your home. Our trusted professionals do complete repairs to protect your family and your home’s value! Call 24/7: 1-888-872-2809. C11

AGING ROOF? New Homeowner? Got Storm Damage? You need a local expert provider that proudly stands behind their work. Fast, free estimate. Financing available. Call 1-888-8789091. C11

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JACUZZI BATH

REMODEL can install a new, custom bath or shower in as little as one day. Limited times, we’re waiving all installation costs! (Additional terms apply). Subject to change and vary by dealer. Offer ends 6/30/24 Call 1-844-5013208. C11

Immediate Part-Time Opening

Chemcoat Inc. a family-owned company has an opening for a part time CDL Class A truck driver with Hazmat and Tanker Endorsement.

Our driver’s operate tractors that are 4 years old or less.

The benefits of working for a small family-owned business will become apparent as you enjoy the family atmosphere during our holiday luncheons, company picnic and Christmas party to name a few.

If you would like to become a part of our family, please send your resume to pkiessling@chemcoat.com or stop in to the main office and complete an application. We

BECOME A PUBLISHED AUTHOR.

We want to read your book! Dorrance Publishing trusted since 1920. Consultation, production, promotion & distribution. Call for free author`s guide 1-877729-1920 or visit dorranceinfo.com/ads .C11

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WE TRANSFORM YOUR KITCHEN IN LESS TIME, with less stress, at an amazing value. Since 1979, Kitchen Magic, a family-owned business offering cabinet refacing, new cabinetry, and luxury countertop throughout the Northeast. Call today for a free estimate 1-844887-5145 (PA017137) M11

BUYING

JEWELRY GALORE

BELLA’S SUNSHINE CLEANING

SERVICES Professional Residential Cleaning From Our Shining Customer Service, To Your Sparkling Clean Home, I Clean To Meet Your Needs. Because Everyone Needs A Little Sunshine. Reasonable Rates. Call 570-435-8082. 187754

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

NEED A CLEAN HOUSE FOR THE HOLIDAYS? No Time? Call ME! I Will Get Your Home Looking Great So You Can Relax! Great Rates, References Available Upon Request. For An Estimate Call Joyce 570238-1796.

INFLATION IS AT 40 YEAR HIGHS. Interest rates are way up. Credit Cards. Medical Bills. Car Loans. Do you have $10k or more in debt? Call NATIONAL DEBT RELIEF and find out how to pay off your debt for significantly less than what you owe! FREE quote: Call 1-866-272-0492. M11

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TV / INTERNET

DIRECTV OVER INTERNET - Get your favorite live TV, sports and local channels. 99% signal reliability! CHOICE Package, $84.99/mo for 12 months. HBO Max and Premium Channels included for 3 mos (w/ CHOICE Package or higher.) No annual contract, no hidden fees! Some restrictions apply. Call IVS 1-866-6296086. M11

Pre 1960’s Gaudy, Glitzy & Designer Costume Jewelry. (No quantities too large!) Estate, Antique, Victorian Sterling Jewelry, Gold Jewelry (Old / Newer, even broken) Men’s Gold Rings, Old Pocket Watches, Old Wrist Watches Sterling Silver Items & Sterling Silver Ware 570-295-0622 or 570-295-4013 Call the Jewelry Ladies Save this Ad • ank You anticipates the following position: Baseball Assistant Coach

Interested applicants should email a letter of interest to Ben Lorson, Athletic Director, blorson@loyalsocklancers.org.

DIRECTV StreamCarries the most local MLB Games! Choice Package $89.99/mo for 12 mos Stream on 20 devices at once. HBO Max included for 3 mos (w/ Choice Package or higher.) No contract or hidden fees! Some restrictions apply. Call IVS 1-866-859-0405. C11

REAL ESTATE

WE BUY HOUSES

Any Condition/Any Situation. No Hassles, Quick Cash. Call 570989-1938 . 187549

WE BUY HOUSES for cash as is! No repairs. No fuss. Any condition. Easy three step process: Call, get cash offer & get paid. Get your fair cash offer today by calling Liz Buys Houses: 1-844-877-5833. C11

AMERICAN

LOG HOMES DEVELOPER LIQUIDATION SALE!

Log Home kits selling for Balance Owed. Up to 50% off. Design plans can be modified!No time limit on delivery. Call 1-866-307-5491, M-F 9am-5pm ET. C11

12 X 60 HOUSE TRAILER. Good Condition, $10,000. 570725-2077 Ext:2 . 187553

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. 570-9163309. 187756

3 BEDROOM 2ND

& 3RD Floor. Near Bus Stop, All Appliances, Parking. No Pets. No Smoking. 570-9163309. 187760 -WILLIAMSPORT-FAXON COMMONS-1 Brm. Apts. For All Those 62 yrs. Or Older Who Meet Federal Program Requirements. W/W Carpet, A/C. All Utilities Included. Section 8 Accepted. Call For Application And Information. 1-800735-3068, or 570-3292265, TDD 711. This Institution Is An Equal Opportunity Provider & Employer. 187745

WILLIAMSPORT

- Grace Street Apts.1 Brm. Apts. For All Those 62 yrs. Or Older Who Meet Federal Program Requirements. W/W Carpet, A/C. All Utilities Included. Section 8 Accepted. Call For Application and Information!! 1-800735-3068, or 570-3292265, TDD 711. This Institution Is An Equal Opportunity Provider And Employer. 187746

1 BEDROOM, LARGE ROOMS. Near Bus Stop, All Appliances, Parking. No Pets. No Smoking. 570-916-3309. 187759

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. 570-916-3309. 187758

STORAGE UNITS

10 X 16. $75.00/Month. Call 570-337-4994. 187550

VEHICLES

SELL YOUR VEHICLE FAST! WEBB WEEKLY CLASSIFIED ADS GET RESULTS. DIRECT MAILED TO OVER 58,000 HOMES AND BUSINESSES. TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR SPECIAL, 3 LINES FOR 4 WEEKS, ONLY $15.95. CALL CLASSIFIED DEPARTMENT AT 570-326-9322

TRUCKS

FORD F150, 3.5 V-6

Eco Boost, 4 X 4 Super Crew, 56,683 miles. $22,000. Call: 570-9982656. 187517

2007 FORD RANGER Pickup. Good Condition, Newly Inspected. Mileage 90,000. Call 570-502-3335 Or 570660-5488. 187267

SUV

2019 4Runner, Runs Great, Carfax Provided, Needs Payoff $31k. No App Transaction. Call/ text April 570-337-1270 . 187060

TRACTORS

BURKHOLDER’S EQUIPMENT SALES

LLC. Sales And Repairs, Engines, Transmissions, Etc. 814-7208845 . 187761

TRAVEL TRAILER

2021 Jayco Jay Flight SLX, 212QB, Used twice, Extras. $14,500. Call: 570-998-2656. 187518

VEHICLES WANTED

WANTED! MOTORCYCLES! ANTIQUE AND CLASSIC. Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Yamaha, Triumph, BSA, and other foreign models. $$PAYING CA$H$$ 717-577-8206 KRMiller1965@yahoo. com . M11

BUYING CLASSIC CARS, TRUCKS, SUVs **American and Foreign** Any Condition. Buying entire car collections. $$PAYING CA$H$$ Please call 717-577-8206 KRMiller1965@yahoo.com . M11

DONATE YOUR CAR, TRUCK, boat, RV and more to support our veterans! Schedule a FAST, FREE vehicle pickup and receive a top tax deduction! Call Veteran Car Donations at 1-877-327-0686 today! M11

TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR SPECIAL, 3 LINES FOR 4 WEEKS, ONLY $15.95. CALL CLASSIFIED DEPARTMENT AT 570-326-9322 DONATE YOUR CAR TO VETERANS TODAY! Help and Support our Veterans. FastFREE pick up. 100% tax deductible. Call 1-800245-0398. C11

ATTENTION

GET A BREAK ON YOUR TAXES! Donate your car, truck, or SUV to assist blind and visually impaired. Arrange a swift, no-cost vehicle piclup and secure a generous tax credit for 2025. Call Heritage for the BlindddToday at 1-844320-2804 today! M11

B & C Auto Wreckers Will Now Pay Top Dollar For Your Unwanted Cars, Trucks and Equipment. Licensed and Professional Service. Call For Details. 570-547-1040. 187551