I’m going to begin my first column of the year with my thoughts and prayers not only for those victimized by terror in New Orleans but for all dealing with the senseless violence seen across our Nation. This is a problem that will need all of us to come together to prevent future tragedies. We must unite and be vigilant as American citizens in support of our law enforcement and military. They have never had a tougher job in trying to keep the American people safe in the world of today. We must look outside of our normal daily lives for signs, signals, or anything that may tip a potential problem or perpetrator’s hand. Then, most importantly, the information must be shared with the proper authorities — not on social media. Those who may find something on social media or any electronic communication must be willing to take it to the proper authority. This is the most commonsense way to warn and possibly prevent an evil act, whether it’s targeting a major city or neighborhood school. This is not the New Year greeting I wanted to share, but I feel it needs to be said. I wish you all a healthy, happy, prosperous, and
safe 2025.
I will refrain this week from any comments about the closing days of the Biden Administration or the January 20th inauguration of President Donald Trump other than one thought. This is not a time for political divide; this is a time when I hope all information is being shared and discussed for future decision-making.
Thank you to Editor Steph and my great staff for beginning the new year with our annual charity pages. Normally, this falls late in December; this year, it hit right on the first day of 2025. It’s always nice to have a holiday break from writing.
In closing things out on 2024, I want to give a heartfelt thank you to everyone for your generosity and for filling the Red Kettle in the front of our Webb Weekly office in remembrance of my good friend Dave Sechler. Through your efforts, we together will help the Salvation Army Williamsport provide a helping hand in a wide variety of ways in 2025. This carries on Dave’s lifetime of work for the organization in a way I know he would be proud. As I am penning this column, I am proud and hum-
bled to say that together, we raised $10,282. Truly remarkable; God bless, and thank you to everyone who contributed. If any late arrivals show up, I’ll make sure they find their way to Salvation Army Williamsport.
That gets me to another 2024 mention that actually carries to that January 20, 2025. This must be a popular day; it is also the last day of the Pennsylvania buck season.
If you haven’t gotten your trophy buck registered for our 17th Annual Uncle Ron’s Monster Buck Contest, time is running out. As I always remind everyone, a trophy is in the hands of the holder. As long as it’s legally harvested in our local area, by entering you’re automatically registered into our random rifle drawing courtesy of Sauers Trading. Thank you to Jon and Don for taking care of all the legalities. The monster buck winner of the 2024-25 season receives an amazing shoulder mount from Poust Taxidermy. The 2nd through 4th place bruisers receives $100 venison processing gift certificates from Stoltzfus Butchering in Mill Hall. Bucks can be registered at Poust Taxidermy, outside Jersey Shore and Sauers Trading, in Southside.
As we embark on our 23rd year of pub-
lishing the Webb Weekly, I thank you for your readership and for welcoming us into your home. We will continue to feature the people, places, and events that make our area such a special place to live. This, of course, along with your favorite columnists who hit on a wide variety of topics. They have become like family to me over the years. I always enjoy hearing from you and who you enjoy reading and why. If you have any thoughts, ideas, or stories you would like to see, my contact information is always on page four.
In closing, I would be remiss this week if I didn’t mention Thursday evening’s Orange Bowl, which has become a national playoff semi-final game in the 2025 world of college football. The Penn State Nittany Lions take on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. What a perfect old-school matchup for our local area. Interestingly enough, the two teams have played 19 times and have split the games. Nine wins a piece and one tie. My quick prediction — Penn State 24-Notre Dame 21. The Nittany Lions then go on to play The Ohio State University in the national championship game. The Buckeyes will run the Texas Longhorns right out of the stadium in the other semi-final. I will have more on that next week.
Let’s all be safe out there.
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Moisturize Your Soul
Editor’s Note: I just had more great writers than space this week, so I decided to take one for the team! I’m sure y’all would rather hear from Andrea than me anyway! I’ll see y’all next week! ~ Steph
Do this with me:
Deep breath in.
Deep breath out. Repeat.
Deep breath in.
Deep breath.
One more time…
Deep breath in. Deep breath out.
That felt good, didn’t it?
We made it, everyone! A fresh new year. 2025 is o cially here, and it feels refreshing. I am coming into this year with much less stress than last year. Last year, I worried and stressed about way too many things. I knew God had my back, but I was overwhelmed by everything. It’s the worst feeling, and I am thankful 2024 is in the past. I am not someone who easily gets stressed, but 2024? Whew. It did me in. I am excited about this year. I have something exciting to share, but I won’t be able to share it for a while. NO, I am not pregnant. at ship has le the dock, folks, and that puppy isn’t coming back — no more babies for this Mamacita. I’m blessed with the two sweet babies I have.
No, no, this is something I have wanted to do for a while. Something that I feel God has been leading me to do for a few years, and this year, I can feel him pushing me. I sense that in 2025, this will be complete, but until I am almost done with it, I can’t share yet. I promise as soon as I can, I will though! I am so anxious to share with you all!
is year has also allowed me to set certain goals for myself and make my schedule more doable. (Working on time management.) I am sick of feeling that we never have time for anything.
is year, I am making the time. Making the time for more family game nights. Making the time to spend 5-10 minutes with Jesus a day. Making the time to just be outside with nature. (I absolutely loved my ower garden I started last year and can’t wait to expand that this spring!) Making the time to focus on my body and everything it can do. (Blessed to be feeling healthy this year!) Making the time to have family over for family dinners and taking people meals who need it. Getting a little more organized. (I already started purging cabinets and closets; it feels so good!) I want to do simple things like moisturize my face every single night, try to read ONE book this year, and take a bubble bath!
ese things all sound so simple, right? ey should be! ese are things we need to enjoy in life. It’s not like I am asking to do big trips or take on some new extravagant job or something. My goodness, can a girl just get a bubble bath and moisturize!? Yassss hunnies, cuz it’s about to happen! is year, you do you boo. Fight for things you say you want to do and never get to because life just sucks you up, and there aren’t enough hours in a day. Take your life back. It’s your life. You are the one who has to make the changes and say enough is enough. Make time for friends and family. Read that book you have always wanted to read. Visit a place you have always wanted to see. Learn a new skill or take up a new hobby. Spend time with Jesus because no one can give you more guidance, strength, peace, comfort, and purpose in life. Moisturize your soul with Jesus and make this year your year! And hey, go moisturize that face, beautiful.
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1 cup sour cream
1 tsp onion
1 tsp sugar
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Starting Point Pre-School Begins Under Auspices of BlaST This Month
By Lou Hunsinger Jr.
Prepare for liftoff! In response to the growing need for quality early childhood education for all children ages three to five in our community, Starting Point Preschool will be launching this month. It opened its doors this past Monday in Williamsport. According to a news release from BLaST, under whose auspices the new preschool will operate, this new preschool will provide limitless learning in a safe and nurturing environment.
old). This structure allows younger children to learn from older peers while encouraging leadership and cooperative learning. Hands-On Learning Materials: They use a variety of carefully selected materials that support sensory exploration and active learning. From practical life skills like pouring and buttoning to math and language manipulatives, our materials are designed to engage children’s curiosity and build foundational skills through exploration and discovery.
“We are excited to open Starting Point Preschool in response to our community’s growing need for high-quality preschool. With our longstanding commitment to educational excellence, our experienced team looks forward to supporting families in fostering an early love for learning,” Dr. Christina Steinbacher-Reed, Executive Director of BLaST, told Webb Weekly.
Child-Centered Learning: Classrooms are thoughtfully organized with hands-on materials that encourage children to explore, discover, and engage at their own pace. Lessons promote choice, and activities foster a sense of responsibility and independence while helping children develop self-regulation skills.
Mixed-Age Classrooms: Classrooms include children of various ages, typically grouped in 3-year spans (e.g., 3–5 years
Focus on Practical Life Skills: The program emphasizes the development of life skills such as dressing, cleaning, cooking, and self-care. These activities not only promote independence, but also help children develop fine and gross motor skills, focus, concentration, and a sense of responsibility. Respect for the Individual Child: Each child has a unique developmental timeline, interests, and learning style. Our teachers act as guides, observing each child’s progress and tailoring lessons to meet their specific needs and strengths. We celebrate differences and encourage each child to reach their full potential.
Emotional and Social Development: They believe that learning extends beyond academics to include building strong social and emotional skills. Through collaborative activities, peaceful conflict resolution, and community-building projects, we help children develop empathy, self-awareness, and
positive relationships with others.
Natural Environment: Lessons encourage outdoor learning and time spent in nature. Whether through gardening, nature walks, or outdoor play, children develop a connection to the natural world and learn about the environment around them.
Prepared Environment: Classrooms are designed to support exploration and independence. Organized spaces with age-appropriate materials empower children to navigate their learning journey, fostering curiosity and confidence as they engage in purposeful, meaningful activities.
Curriculum Overview
Starting Point’s innovative curriculum integrates 35 evidence-based skills across seven developmental domains through engaging, playful learning experiences. Children naturally progress in critical areas like social-emotional, physical, cognitive, and language skills through interactive games and discovery-based activities. Their approach emphasizes
– Sensory-rich, hands-on play
– Movement-integrated daily routines
– Interdisciplinary, multi-sensory learning
– Comprehensive skill development across domains
Each child’s learning progressions are developed through both spontaneous and intentional observations, ensuring a holistic view of developmental progress.
The curriculum transforms learning into an immersive, dynamic experience where children explore, grow, and develop fundamental skills through enjoyable, meaningful interactions.
Some background about BLaST: BLaST
IU 17 is one of 29 Intermediate Units (IUs) across the Commonwealth. IUs were created in 1971 as an act of the General Assembly to serve as educational services agencies. Over the last almost fifty years, IU 17’s services have grown and changed. Yet, their mission is still focused on providing educational services to public and non-public schools across Bradford, Lycoming, Sullivan, and Tioga Counties.
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County Hall Corner: Why the Press is Depressed
By Larry Stout
Igenerally attend the weekly Lycoming County Commissioners Meeting and sit in the back with my other local press colleagues. I truly appreciate how objectively honest these journalists are. eir columns are straight up and accurate. It seems like a lifetime ago when newspapers simply told what happened, and the editorial page would be the place for opinions of what it all meant. Today, it seems that everyone wants to be a critic.
is is why those in the national press are quite depressed these days. One example of such appeared in the Washington Post on December 24th with the title, “Journalists must not be intimidated by Trump’s attacks on news media,” with the subtitle, “Fight the president-elect’s attack on independent journalism with a pro-truth stance.”
e irony of this is very much like the snake accusing the eel of being slippery. is headline came from Eugene Robinson, a Washington Post columnist for the past three decades. He received a Pulitzer Prize in 2009 for “his eloquent columns” related to his coverage of President Barack Obama. Robinson is a poster child for the struggle that journalism faces today. ey have gone from writing the news to attempting to make the news. In fact, they have to “ ght” against those that they do not agree with them. e
problem for these great servants of the press is that the public is no longer picking up what they are putting down.
Take CNN, for example, the rst multinational 24-hour cable news channel. Founded in 1980, the company, at its peak, had 42 bureaus, more than 900 a liated local stations, and several regional and foreign-language networks worldwide. ey claimed to be “the most trusted name in news.” ey also created a CNN Airport Network in 1991, which greatly helped their ratings, but died in 2021 when the passenger’s portable devices nally made the airport televisions obsolete. eir whole network may also become obsolete. In the 2020 election year, CNN had an average of 1.8 million viewers in prime time. By the end of 2024, their prime-time averaged less than 300,000
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viewers, an 83.3 percent loss.
CNN and the other legacy media have been hemorrhaging customers drastically for some time now, and they have no one to complain to except themselves. e American people got tired of being told how beautiful the Emperor’s new clothes were when there was nothing there to see. When voters saw the real deal, such as Biden’s struggle through the June 27th debate with Trump, they wondered where this “sharp as a tack” man that they were continually being told about was.
down President Nixon as a result of the Watergate scandal in the 1970s, the power to not just report news but make history themselves is like an aphrodisiac for the journalist ego. As Eugene Robinson warned, “Anyone who doubts the incoming Trump administration poses a serious threat to independent journalism has not been paying attention. An attack is already underway — and we journalists must not allow ourselves to be intimidated.”
As the all-great and powerful media continually ignored the defective American president, they continually mocked, humiliated, and lied about Donald Trump. However, as the American people began to actually hear Trump himself, the jig was up. Four years in a row, PolitiFacts has given its “Lie of the Year” to Donald Trump, and the past 14 out of the 15 years have also been Republicans. Could it be because 95 percent of journalists identify themselves as Democrats?
Americans are fed up with one-eye journalism. A recent Gallup poll showed that only 31 percent of Americans trusted the mainstream media to some degree. As a result, they sought alternatives such as X, Facebook, TikTok, podcasts, and other independent journalist sources, which were becoming the new reliable sources of important national and even international news information.
Ever since the Washington Post pulled
Robinson believes that Donald Trump wants a tame and compliant media, and thus, his fellow journalists should ght against this. Yet, they would not have to ght at all if the press could simply rediscover basic journalism.
In 2024, the American people demonstrated that they are tired of Orange Man Bad commentary created by false and inaccurate information. ey are tired of fabricated stories and quotes that are twisted or taken out of context. ey are tired of omitting important information that makes a story misleading or inaccurate. ey are tired of sensationalizing stories just to attract attention. Instead of bias, the public would rather have both sides of an issue presented objectively.
It was the American people who fought back from the press at the polls in November. is is your wake-up call, media messengers. Just inform us; don’t try to transform us. All you are doing is chasing your own shadow on a cloudy day.
Outfits, Not Just Clothes…
Bags 2025
inter can be a difficult season to experiment with trends. It’s cold, a wet mess outside, and a dry, over-heated mess inside, far from the idle time to bust out the latest cropped sweater, high-waisted culotte fad with pointed-toed heeled boots, or a lace-trimmed, boho maxi dress with slim sneakers. We’re coming off the holiday bloat and trying to stay comfy and cozy. However, if you’re itching to play around with trending fashion to break up the monotony of functional dressing this winter, might I suggest looking to handbags to scratch that stylistic itch?
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bags. Vintage can also be practical; case in point, doctor bags, with their rectangular shape and curved edges, are roomy enough for all your daily essentials. The modern variety, like Coach’s Georgia Satchel Bag, comes with an additional strap to wear crossbody or over the shoulder to free up hands. For more budget-friendly versions, you can also browse reseller sights like Poshmark or eBay. Any squared or hard-cased bag will add a hint of retro flare to a modern look.
Bags are sometimes an overlooked accessory moment, more often utilized as a practical matter rather than a form of expressing one’s style. On most days, I carry a boring backpack and a hand-me-down from my husband to transport myself to and from work. True, it has all the various pockets needed for a laptop, water bottle, umbrella, lunch, etc., but it certainly is not an aesthetic choice. So, this winter, I hope to make more fun decisions in the bag department while still dressing practically according to these four purse trends. First up, and by far my favorite bag trend for 2025, are vintage/vintage-inspired
On the flip side of hard, rectangular bags are softer suede shoulder bags. While technically a type of leather, suede is a material that exists in its own category. It was an outerwear trend this past fall that made its way to purses for winter. I’m liking Gap’s Vegan Suede Slouchy Tote Bag in chocolate cake brown. The soft material feels amazing, with plenty of space for everyday items or as a great tote for travel. You can pair a suede bag with a casual look to provide a bit of luxe vibes to your jeans and sneakers, or team the purse with another high-end texture like leather or velvet for extra oomph. An important thing to consider when buying a suede bag is that it will, inevitably, get marked or scuffed, but this arguably adds a retro appeal.
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From material to color. Green bags are on the rise for 2025. A lot of factors play into color trends, some more obvious than others. But with a BRAT lime green summer and Wicked Emerald City holiday season, it’s no wonder bag shades from olive to jewel tone have gone over the rainbow into greener pastures. If you’re more drawn to a vibrant, citrus green to brighten up a drab winter look, check out Kate Spade Outlet’s Madison Willow Medium Flap Convertible purse. You can wear this as a shoulder bag or crossbody, and it features an exterior slip pocket and interior zip pocket. e chain is also removable to convert this to a clutch.
If you’re of a more utilitarian bent, then Calpak’s Kaya Backpack in Kiwi can help bring a chic minimalism to your pu y winter coat. I’m a fan of bookbags for work, but they are just as useful for grocery runs, travel, and campus life. e zippered back compartment is speci cally sized to accommodate a 15-inch laptop, with multiple zippered interior pockets to keep you organized and a front zip-close pocket for quick access to handy items. With either a bright green shade or a more toneddowned neutral, don’t be afraid to style a green bag with equally vibrant accessories or outerwear. I love the idea of a gray overcoat with a punchy green purse and a so -lavender scarf. Or pair red boots, a burgundy jacket, and an olive tote. Just because it’s cold doesn’t mean you can’t cre-
ate intriguing color pairings this season. Next up, and by far the most controversial trend, at least from my personal aesthetic, is fringed bags. Fringe, whether in silk, leather, or beaded forms, is having a moment, as are all things bohemian in 2025. If you’re looking for a standard leather option, check out Urban Out tters’ Silence + Noise Suede Fringe Hobo Sling bag. is shoulder bag can hit three trends in one piece. It’s suede, comes in an olive shade, and features fringe along the outline of the entire bag, even the strap. For a more whimsical and dressier approach, there’s Akira’s GNO Sating Fringe Purse, which features a cascading fringe trim on the bottom hem, drawstring closure, and an attached hoop and detachable metallic chain link strap. I can’t deny that a fringed purse, especially in an untraditional material, dials up the drama for any look. However, I personally have had adverse reactions to fringe in all its forms. But I’m looking that aside to bring you the most relevant style points for the season. You are welcome.
Want to take some of these bag trends out for a test drive before committing? en check out some rental services like Rent the Runway or Bag Borrow and Steal to lease a high-end bag to get a feel for it, and then look to mid-market retailers or resellers to purchase a similar version. Also, check out your local thri store for vintage bags or slightly used fringe and suede bags.
Enjoy Easy Living in the New Year!
Gazette and Bulletin January 8, 1932
Penitentiary Brings Boom
Compiled by Lou Hunsinger Jr.
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nion County’s great government project, the new federal penitentiary is providing work for some 400 men and is expected to bring a considerable boom to the college town.
Aided by mild fall weather, the construction has progressed well within the contract schedule and the roofing of some of the buildings has started. The six dormitories are being roofed and the steel structural work in the central part of the penitentiary where the mess and the drill halls are located is continuing with other phases of the building activity not affected by the final arrival of winter.
Current estimates for the daily expenditures for wages in conjunction for work on the project at $3,500 to men living there. For the probable future of the effect on the history of the town, estimates are even more impres-
Surveys have shown that approximately 200 houses will be required for families of the staff which will eventually operate the prison, in addition, further increases in population of the borough are presaged by past experience in communities where similar institutions have been built.
There have been one or two real estate developments in Lewisburg since the awarding of the contracts for the buildings.
The institution faces Buffalo Creek, just a few miles northwest of town, on a plot of 3,000 acres, dotted here and there with deserted homes and farms whose land the project lies on.
The 20 buildings eventually to be erected include a and administration hall, a library, school wing, mess hall with auditorium seating about 1,500, three cell blocks, disciplinary building, hospital, four dormitories, storage building and factory.
hoever conceals their sins does not prosper. Proverbs 28:13
Then the man and his wife heard the sound of the Lord God as he was walking in the garden in the cool of the day, and they hid from the Lord God among the trees of the garden. But the Lord God called to the man, “Where are you?” He answered, “I heard you in the garden, and I was afraid because I was naked, so I hid.”
and chose to hide. Regardless, God came looking for him. God even called out to Adam, Where are you? Genesis 3:9
That’s what grace does. It pursues us; it pulls on us. God’s grace gives us another opportunity to make the right choice, to simply be open and honest and confess. God knew exactly where Adam was and why he was hiding. Instead of confession, Adam decided to beat around the bush, I heard you in the garden, and I was afraid because I was naked, so I hid. Genesis 3:10
For the record, Adam was not naked. He was wearing fig leaves he had sown together to cover himself. Yet when he heard God approaching, he hid. Why?
To be clear, Adam wasn’t afraid because he was naked. Nakedness made him feel shame. Adam was afraid because he had broken the command of God, and he knew he was going to suffer the consequences. He could have just said that. He could have just been honest and confessed. He didn’t.
Adam hid because he was naked in a way fig leaves couldn’t fix. As God came closer, Adam was both shocked and confused by the desperate emotions welling up within him. He had never experienced fear before. He had never experienced guilt before. In that moment, the fight or flight response took over – he ran and hid. He could have openly confessed to God what he had done. That option was available to Adam just like it is always available to you and me. Adam weighed his options
God’s grace will never settle for anything short of full and honest confession, so God gave Adam one more chance to come clean, Who told you that you were naked? Have you eaten from the tree that I commanded you not to eat from?” Genesis 3:11 Adam just couldn’t bring himself to do the right thing. This time, he decided to blame someone else for what he had done. He was still hiding, The man said, “The woman you put here with me—she gave
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me some fruit from the tree, and I ate it.”
Genesis 3:12
And that was that. Adam ran out of chances to pick the right option. His mistake brought the full weight of the consequences of disobedience crashing down on him.
Be warned: God’s grace has its limits. It will pursue us and pull hard on us. It will give us opportunities to do the right thing, but grace will not make us do it. at choice is ours, and the time to make it is limited. at’s why God calls Today the day of salvation – we may not have tomorrow,
See to it, brothers and sisters, that none of you has a sinful, unbelieving heart that turns away from the living God. But encourage one another daily, as long as it is called “Today,” so that none of you may be hardened by sin’s deceitfulness. Hebrews 3:12-14
As God’s co-workers, we urge you not to receive God’s grace in vain. For he says, “In the time of my favor, I heard you, and in the day of salvation, I helped you.” I tell you, now is the time of God’s favor, now is the day of salvation. II Corinthians 6:1-2
When I was seven years old, my mom bought a new set of dishes. e label on the box claimed the dishes were unbreakable.
e next day, my friend Alan came over to play. It was a hot day, and my mom served us ice cream in the new dishes. While we ate on the back porch, I told Alan the bowl he was holding was unbreakable. He
didn’t believe it, so I decided to prove it to him. I held my empty bowl about four feet above the concrete oor and let it drop. e dish shattered into at least twenty pieces. I was shocked, confused, and scared. We quickly picked up the pieces, and I hid them in an overgrown and forgotten corner of our yard.
For some reason, my mom decided the very next day to clean up that forgotten corner. Almost immediately, she found the shattered dish. When she showed it to me, I lied and told her I didn’t know what happened or how it got there. I was certain that confession would mean big trouble, so I hid behind a lie. at was a mistake.
My mom knew I had broken the bowl and where I had hidden it. She gave me time to confess, but I didn’t. She confronted me with the bowl to give me another opportunity to come clean. I still hid. I learned a valuable lesson that day: confession is less painful than hiding. Breaking the bowl was a mistake easily xed. All I had to do was share with my mom my misunderstanding of the word unbreakable. No harm, no foul. When I hid the bowl, I turned a mistake into an o ense. She gave me time to come clean. She even showed me the broken bowl to give me one more chance to do the right thing. She gave me grace, and I squandered it. My friend, don’t squander God’s grace today. He is giving you today to confess, and confession is the beginning of redemption.
Robert Eggers’s new Nosferatu might have been a masterpiece if it weren’t quite so long. Or so gross. Or so sexually explicit.
That’s three strikes, I guess. And in terms of being “out,” I came perilously close to exiting the theater after one horrific scene with a harmless, hapless (and eventually headless) pigeon.
Why must modern horror be so appallingly violent? I’m almost at the point where I can’t even see these movies anymore.
Which is a danged shame, because Gothic horror has a long and distinguished cinematic
history.
In fact, Eggers’s lurid, atmospheric chiller is actually a remake of the first major vampire film — which is now a whopping 103 years old.
That would be F. W. Murnau’s seminal, same-titled silent German film from 1922.
Made inexpensively, and fully 40 minutes shorter than the new one, the first Nosferatu followed Bram Stoker’s Dracula so closely that the author’s heirs won a lawsuit ordering the destruction of all copies. (Happily, some survived; so that creepy classic is readily available online, if you’re interested.)
Both the old and new versions take place in
a 19th-century German village — from which the recently married Thomas Hutter departs for Transylvania to arrange a real-estate sale with the ailing and reclusive Count Orlok. (His name was changed from Dracula, in a failed attempt to avoiding legal problems.)
But it turns out Hutter’s wife, Ellen, had a long-ago relationship with Orlok; in fact, the mysterious predator — a vampire, of course — had prearranged all this to get himself back to his long-lost love in Wisbourg. And when he finally manages this voyage, Orlok brings not only blood-sucking horror, but also something much, much worse: a deadly and contagious rat-borne plague.
Eggers, whose brief but well-reviewed resume comprises The Witch, The Lighthouse and The Northman, has made Nosferatu a visual love-letter to German Expressionism. Patented by directors Murnau and Robert Weine (The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari), that cinematic style exerted a profound influence on such later masters as James Whale, Val Lewton and Alfred Hitchcock.
Eggers’s film boasts viscerally spooky sets and landscapes; careful camerawork with mesmerizing movements; lots of creepy shadows and half-seen figures; and muted colors that sometimes leach right down to black-and-white. It’s absolutely gorgeous, and so inherently unnerving that they certainly didn’t need to add graphic bloodshed for any further frights.
The performances are likewise exemplary,
highlighted by Bill Skarsgard’s uncanny vocal work as Orlok. Ellen Hutter is played by a truly excellent Lily-Rose Depp (yes, Johnny’s daughter). I don’t even wanna know how Depp managed some of her bodily contortions onscreen; it’s like watching outtakes from The Exorcist — only with better acting.
And the veteran Willem Dafoe proves a revelation as an expert in the occult; his character brings a welcome — and somewhat unexpected — vivacity and compassion to these grim proceedings.
Perhaps best of all, the film gradually assumes an almost epic feel as Orlok’s reign of terror spreads like wildfire — while the stakes in defeating him grow correspondingly desperate. Now as for the explicit content:
In some scenes, Eggers seems determined not to show too much; but several moments really cross the line. The late death of some particularly innocent characters is terribly hard to stomach (though again, not much is shown there); and the graphic vampire sex-scene is simply indefensible. (Let’s just say it goes a good deal farther than the shadowy neck-kiss of 1922.)
I’ve always been uncomfortable with the blend of sexuality and violence that seems inherent in the vampire genre; and this instance is by far the most disturbing one I’ve seen.
And again, that’s really too bad — because there’s much redemptive hope in Ellen’s final decision; on the whole, I wish I could recommend this film more warmly. Nosferatu is made with consummate skill in every department, and it’s genuinely scary. Hardcore horror-fans will love it.
More sensitive souls might want to stick with Lewton, Whale and Hitchcock.
Remembering Jimmy Carter’s 1976 Campaign Visit to Williamsport
By Lou Hunsinger Jr.
The recent news of the death of former President Jimmy Carter at the ripe old age of 100 recalls memories of his April 24, 1976, campaign visit to Williamsport, specifically, Brandon Park.
Carter was locked in a highly competitive race for the Democratic Party’s 1976 Presidential nomination against Congressman Morris Udall, Washington Senator Henry Jackson, and several others.
Carter made his appearance at the invitation of Williamsport Mayor Daniel P. Kirby, who was running as a Carter delegate to the upcoming Democratic Party Nominating Convention to be held in July at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
According to the April 25, 1976, edition of the Grit, more than 1,000 people attended Carter’s campaign rally at Brandon Park. In addition to Mayor Kirby, other local Democratic Party luminaries were in attendance as well, including Lycoming County Democratic Party Chairman R. David Frey and Lycoming County District Attorney Allen Ertel, who was running for the Democratic nomination for Congress in the 17th Congressional District against Tony Petrucci. Interestingly, a plane pulling a banner, “Petrucci for Congress,” flew overhead during Carter’s appearance.
Carter told those gathered at the park emphatically that he expected to win the Democratic nomination on the first ballot. He was asked about who his running mate might be, and he
made no prediction of that and said he expected to name the best-qualified person possible for it.
Throughout his appearance, he flashed his characteristic toothy smile. And had a light blue long-sleeved shirt with the sleeves rolled up. He proudly noted that he was a “‘born-again Christian.” His speech and the following question-and-answer period covered a wide spectrum of domestic and foreign issues.
He said that he could reduce the number of federal agencies from 1,900 to about 200 and that the Pentagon was the most wasteful bureaucracy in Washington. He also pledged to eliminate waste in the welfare system.
Carter won the April 27th Pennsylvania primary with 37 percent of the vote, and Senator Henry Jackson finished second with 18.6 percent of the vote.
Carter would go on to carry Pennsylvania and win the election against President Gerald R. Ford. Carter won 44.28 percent of Lycoming County’s votes in that election. The highest number any Democratic candidate has garnered in recent years.
Even though Carter’s Presidency was seen as less than successful, he leaves behind a legacy of service to others gained through his outstanding work with Habitat for Humanity and acting as an observer for elections in various parts of the world and for a variety of other good works during his 43-year post Presidency period. Some historians are already starting to re-evaluate his low stature in the rankings of Presidents. He truly lived an inspirational life of faith and good works.
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agement and flood mitigation and stream projects is encouraged to attend. For more information, please see our website at https://susquehannatu.com/ and https:// www.bucknell.edu/fac-staff/ben-hayesing.
When: Wednesday, January 8, at 7 p.m.
Where: Covenant Central Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall, rear of 807 West Fourth Street (enter off of Campbell Street) in Williamsport.
Sound Healing Event
What: Bringing in the New Year, sound healing event. Sound healing meditation to restore your mind, body and spirit. Registration at angelamielehealing.com/ events.
When: Saturday, January 11th, from 11:00 a.m.-noon. Where: Hideaway Yoga and Reiki Studio, 234 Burns Rd., Montoursville.
Book Sale
What: Friends of Muncy Library book sale. When: January 14th, from 3 p.m.-6 p.m.
Where: Muncy Library, 108 S. Main St., Muncy.
Old Lycoming Township Residents What: 2025 community dates to remember. When: Christmas tree Pickup January 6-17: Please place Christmas trees only at curbside — no ornaments, tinsel, garland, lights or any decorations. Spring cleanup April 15-May 10: Place brush and small trees curbside. No bags, no leaves, no grass clippings, brush only in the right-of-way not in the street. No stumps! Mulch pile will be closed for grinding the first week in April. Mulch loading dates: April 20, May 11, May 25, June 8. The Township will load free mulch from 8 a.m.1 p.m. on all four Saturdays, at 1240 Princeton Ave., Williamsport. Roadside mowing: June 3-September 6. Leaf collection: October 21-November 22. Please place leaves only (no bags) at the end of yard within 5 feet of curb for pick up. Do not place in the street. No grass clippings or brush.
Beginners Fly Tying Course Offered by Susquehanna Chapter Trout Unlimited
EVENTS
Dr. Benjamin Hayes of Bucknell University Presents on Intersection of the Legacy of the Logging Era and Catastrophic Floods in North-Central PA
What: Susquehanna Chapter of Trout Unlimited is pleased to announce that it will be offering a beginners fly tying course. The course will be taught by Dave Rothrock and Rick Kintzer. The cost will be $20 for adults and $10 for youth under 18 years of age who must be at least 12 years old and must be accompanied by a parent or responsible adult throughout each session. Tools and materials will be provided. You can register by sending an email to susquehannatu@gmail.com or by call or text to Walt Nicholson at 570-447-3600. Please list the names of everyone you are registering, and contact information (email and phone number).
What: Susquehanna Chapter of Trout Unlimited invites the public to an important presentation by Dr. Benjamin R. Hayes, Director of the Watershed Sciences and Engineering (WSE) Program at Bucknell University, on how the legacy impacts of the “Lumber Era” and catastrophic floods in north-central Pennsylvania initiated substantial landform changes and stream destabilization in our major stream floodplains and have significant implications on watershed management and planning. Everyone interested in watershed man-
When: Tuesday evenings starting on January 21st, and running through February 25, from 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Where: Covenant Central Presbyterian Church, 807 West 4th Street in Williamsport (entrance and parking
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is at the rear of the church, enter off Campbell Street).
Toastermasters Class
What: Control your fear of public speaking. Practice speaking before a friendly audience who will guide you on your journey to becoming a better speaker. Contact Donna Miller 570-971-0098 or Phil Buehrer 570-3266801.
When: 1st & 3rd Wednesday of each month at 6:00 p.m.
Where: 505 Restaurant, 505 Washington Blvd., Williamsport.
Post Breakfast
What: The Milton American Legion, Post 71, will begin serving breakfast for $9 per person with a large menu available. Please call 570-742-4236 ahead if you are part of a large group so we can be ready for you.
When: First and third Sunday of the month. Breakfast is open to the public from 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Where: Milton American Legion, Post 71, 401 N. Front St., Milton.
CHURCH EVENTS
Free Movie Night
What: Join us for a fun filled night for all ages as we watch “The Wild Robot.” Enjoy free popcorn and some prizes. You can even take a picture in our photo booth. *All Kids 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
When: Friday, January 10th, at 6:00 p.m.
Where: City Alliance Church, 380 W. 4th St., Williamsport.
Fresh Homemade Donuts
What: Fresh homemade donuts. Best to call and preorder. Call 570-398-2913, Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-2 p.m. only. Extras are made and will be available for walk-ins starting at 7 a.m. on the day of the sale, until 4 p.m. or all are sold out. Cost: $7.00/doz., $3.50/half doz.
When: Thursday, January 16th
Where: Trinity UM Church 1407 Allegheny St., Jersey Shore, PA. Glover St Entrance
His Glory Ministry
What: Weekly Friday night service. Come as you are, and experience the love of Jesus Christ. Bring yourself, bring a friend, all are welcome.
When: Friday nights, at 7:00 p.m.
Where: Hampton Inn, Susquehanna Room, 140 Via Bella St., Williamsport.
Church Service
What: Church service.
When: Sunday morning at 10:30 a.m.
Where: Moreland Community Church, 1300 Church Dr., Muncy.
MEETINGS
MEETINGS...
GriefShare
What: GriefShare – new 13-week session begins.
Phone: 570-546-8030.
When: Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. beginning January 7th
Where: First United Methodist Church, 602 S. Market St., Muncy.
Legion Meeting
What: Muncy American Legion Auxiliary Unit 268 monthly meeting.
When: Last Monday of the Month at 6:30 p.m.
Where: Roland Ritter American Legion Post 268, 515 Legion Rd., Muncy.
ARTS and ENTERTAINMENT
EVENTS
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT EVENTS…
Band Night
What: Band night - Tony Harlan. Open-the public. $5 cover for non-legion members.
When: Friday, January 10th, at 8 p.m.
Where: Eugene Grafius American Legion Post 104, 1312 Broad St, Montoursville.
MULTI ESTATE AUCTION
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DELI MEATS & CHEESES
By Jon Pries
The nal deer season throughout the state is about to wrap up. While various predator-hunting is still available, most hunters consider the hunting season “a wrap” until the state spring gobbler season sneaks up on us on May 3, 2025. “Snowbirds” will begin migrating south to bask in the warm southern sunshine, but most of Pennsylvania’s outdoor folks will remain home and prepare to face the upcoming Polar plunge of single-digit temperatures ahead.
Bluebirds:
One of the favorite small birds most folks like to observe throughout the year is our Eastern Bluebird. If you want to increase the odds of seeing more bluebirds, installing bluebird houses will help. If you already have these boxes on your property, now is the time to clean out the previous nesting material. Bluebirds prefer to build a new nest rather than take over a box with material from the past season. If you are considering adding a few more bluebird houses, making and putting them up now will ensure they are available when the earliest bluebirds start looking for nesting sites in midMarch. Detailed plans for constructing bird boxes are available online, or if you are not into making boxes yourself, you can purchase already-made bluebird houses from the Pennsylvania Game Commission’s Howard Nursery. Check for availability and pricing before making the trip by calling them at (814) 355-4434.
For those folks who are staying home — at least for now — there should be numerous opportunities to spend time outdoors while working on a few winter chores. A er all, whatever you can accomplish over the winter months is something you won’t have to take care of come spring, when you may be focusing on shing your favorite trout stream or scouting for spring gobblers! Here are a few things to consider putting on your “to-do list.”
Apple Trees: Apple trees are a very desirable source
of food for deer, bears, turkeys, grouse, and numerous other forms of wildlife. If you are fortunate enough to have apple trees on your property, there are a few things to do to aid in their growth and productivity. Pruning away any sucker growth and dead limbs will aid in the long-term health of the tree, and daylighting — or removing nearby trees — will provide more vital sunlight for apple production. The winter months are the perfect time to accomplish the daylighting and pruning. Any nearby trees you remove to open the sunlight to the apple tree can be used to start a brush pile, and the limbs and branches you trim from the apple tree can be placed on top, where the deer will be anxious to nip off the buds of the freshly trimmed limbs.
Whitetail Deer:
Once the final day of the last deer season is passed, it is legal to put out supplemental feed and mineral supplements for deer. Many mineral mixes are designed for deer, and this is an important time of year to make it available. The does that were bred and are developing fawns will benefit tremendously as the fawn grows and later the fawn will benefit by a better milk
production from a healthier mother. Supplemental mineral mixes can aid in antler growth in bucks, and in fact, any deer will develop better bone growth by consuming the additional minerals.
Equipment Check:
While the opening day of our trout season and the opening day of spring gobbler season are months away, they both have a way of sneaking up on us before we realize it! It is rather frustrating when you look over your gear the day or two before these openers and discover something is broken or missing! Good luck finding replacement items on such short notice. Take time on one (or several!) of the snowy days when you have a fire in the fireplace and a freshly brewed cup of coffee in your hand and drag out your fishing or turkey hunting vests and verify that everything is in place and in good repair. Work on the “Honey-Do” List: It may not seem as critical now, but when the spring weather does arrive, and you want to take a day or two to fish or hunt, it may just be a bit easier to get “kitchen clearance” from your significant other if you have cleared a number of items off the “honey-do” list!
Rabbit Hunt
Over the years, if you had asked just about anybody in the country what our national symbol was, the response most likely would have been the bald eagle. e eagle, a er all, has been used as our national symbol since 1782, appearing on the Great Seal and being featured on o cial documents, coins and bills, ags, stamps, and government buildings. ough it was used as the national symbol for more than 240 years, Congress had never actually made it “ocial”; that is, until now. As of Christmas Eve, the President signed a bill passed by Congress that amends Title 36 of the U.S. Code, o cially appointing the bald eagle as one of the country’s national symbols. One of the country’s national symbols? at’s right, the bald eagle is the o cial bird, but the American bison became our o cial mammal in 2016, and the rose became our o cial ower in 1986. In 2004, oak trees were named our national tree.
species until 1995. One of the biggest factors contributing to their dropping numbers was the use of the pesticide DDT. DDT was banned in 1972, and along with other regulations and environmental improvements, the eagle population has greatly rebounded. By 2007, there were an estimated 10,000 nesting pairs in the United States. By 2020, well over 300,000 eagles were believed to have populated the lower 48 states. In 1980, in Pennsylvania, there were only three known nesting pairs in the entire state, but now, the state has at least 300 known nest sites. I personally know of at least three nesting sites within minutes of the Muncy area.
Interestingly, the eagle population was driven to very low levels throughout the country and Pennsylvania, and they were listed as federally endangered
So, with this great resurgence of eagle numbers, why aren’t more people reporting bald eagle sightings? Well, I think more people are seeing more and more eagles, but I also think there are still a lot of people who don’t “look” for them, and there are those who really don’t know what to look for. I’ll be honest: if I see a big bird in the sky above, I immediately begin looking closely to see if it’s an eagle. Sometimes, I’ll spot eagles in several di erent places, may-
be a couple of times a week, but I’m looking for them. Something else to keep in mind when looking for eagles is that you don’t want to limit yourself to the white head and white tail. Truth is, immature eagles are brown, mottled with some white on their wings and body; the white head and tail have not developed for several years. Adults and immature bald eagles have yellow bills, feet, and feathers halfway down the leg. Something else to look for is at least a six-foot wingspan; a turkey buzzard is probably the only other local bird that would even come close to that. Something else to look for when scanning the skies overhead is the eagle’s strong, deep
strokes in ight and when soaring the attened wing pattern. A turkey buzzard’s wings are not as attened when soaring.
It’s not uncommon to nd eagles nesting or ying near water, for good reason: sh make up a great percentage of their diet. In winter, open water on streams and rivers is a good place to be on the lookout for eagles. at being said, on several occasions, I have watched eagles drop down to the ice-covered lake where my buddies and I are ice- shing and watching them make o with some of our day’s catch. Well, now you can be on the lookout for our “o cial” national bird symbol.
In the weeks leading up to Christmas, apparently, San Francisco 49ers’ linebacker De’Vondre Campbell was devoid of the spirit of the season. During the third quarter of his team’s game against the rival Los Angeles Rams on December 12, Campbell refused to take the field and enter the game, thus committing the cardinal sin of competitive sports — quitting on his team.
When 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan called his number to enter the game, Campbell refused and walked off the sidelines into the locker room. When asked if this had ever happened to him before, Shanahan responded, “No. It was Campbell’s choice. He decided to quit on the team and refused to play.”
Campbell had been starting all season but was not in the starting lineup because linebacker Dre Greenlaw had returned from injury and got the start. When Greenlaw was injured, as his backup, Campbell was summoned to play, but he refused and walked off.
Seems obvious that Campbell didn’t get the memo that the second Friday in January each year is recognized as “Quitters Day” and decided to start the celebration a month ahead of time.
Research suggests that activities of setting
New Year’s Resolutions began some 4,000 years ago with the ancient Babylonians. More recent studies reveal that exercising more (38%), losing weight (33%), and eating healthier (32%) are the most common resolutions in today’s world. If one of those has already gone by the wayside from your own list of resolutions – take heed; come this Friday, you won’t be alone.
As the second Friday in January, this Friday, January 10, is officially known as ‘Quitters Day’ and is set aside annually to mark the most likely day for people to give up on their New Year’s resolution. Athletically, research conducted by Strava, the social network for athletes, discovered the second Friday in January was the fateful day when most quitters’ motivations begin to falter.
Believing that winners, whether in sports or any other pursuit, possess an unwavering commitment to their goals, even in the face of setbacks and difficulties, renowned football coach Vince Lombardi uttered his famous quote. “Winners never quit, and quitters never win.”
However, it was another former football coach, now more famously known for his work as an ESPN football analyst, Lee Corso, who often comically adds, “Not so fast, my friend!” Tis these half dozen words
Winter Antique Auction
Wheel display (metal) Mill Hall Straw Cutter, Salesman Sample Horseshoe Brand Hand Turn Wringer, Copper Race Horse Weather Vane, Cast Iron; Wagner Sidney #12 skillet, 2-Wagner #3 skillets, Wagner #5 skillet, Chrome Plated Wagner #8 skillet, Griswold #8 slant logo skillet, Erie #8 skillet, 2 Burner Flat griddle, Erie #8 Bean pot, 00 Toy skillet, also some Lodge and no name skillets, Cast Iron Indian Book Ends, a Variety of cast iron banks and animals, Dogs and etc. Enterprise Lard Press (complete, Nice) Dinner Bell, Texaco Trucks, Gulf Truck, Nylint & Tonka Fire Trucks, Structo Truck, Old Fisher Price Toys, Variety of Milk Bottles; some locale, 1-Dotterer Farms, Sleeve of Mill Hall Milk Bottle caps, Milk Can, assortment of Soda Bottles, Green Ball Jars, Beer Stine's, Massey Fergusson Oil can, Eagle Oil Can, Wolfs Head Oil Can, Eagle gas can, Quart Oil Bottles, 1940 Esso/World fair Map, 2 -8gal Crocks, 4gal J H Dipple Crock, 2gal crock, and more assorted crocks, Crock Chick Waterer, old Fishing Lures, Fishing Lure display, Montgomery Ward Sled, Lightning Glider Sled, Old Sled w/Wheels (nice old piece) Copper Wash Tub, Brass Bucket, Coleman Lanterns, Kerosene Lanterns, hanging Oil lamps, Nice Old Elec Grill On Pedestal, 2-1930’s metal Pa Hunting License, Paper Pa Hunting License collection 1942-1960, Pa & NY License plates from the 20s & 30s, HO Train Set and lots of Misc. Train engines and Cars, model Railroad Fencing, Bridges & etc. Train books, Railroad Magazines, Daisy Butter Churn, Scythe, Grain Cradle, Nail Keg, lots of wooden boxes, Chest, Advertising tins, Wood Chicken Crate, old painted Doll Stroller, Wynot Military Clocks and Gauges, Maytag Engine, And Much much more coming as things are still coming in and what is here is still packed, so this is just a very brief description, Watch for future ads and pictures, Auction held inside
Model 760, 257 Roberts w/Bushnell scope
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that give pause to even some of sport’s greatest athletes who themselves fell victim to the ides of quitter’s day.
Perusing the internet can lead to a plethora of examples detailing instances when even some of the famous athletes of our time took a page from the Quitters Day manual, a few of which follow:
Jorge Posada – the winner of ve World Series and ve All-Star appearances in 17 MLB seasons, the Yankees former catcher made a May 2011 blunder he no doubt regrets. On that day, he pulled himself from the lineup, declining to play when manager Joe Girardi dropped him to ninth in the batting order.
Jon Kruk – the likable, overweight, chainsmoking rst baseman was a fan favorite
and three-time All-Star. On July 30, 1995, in the middle of his 10th MLB season, Kruk hit a rst-inning single for the Chicago White Sox. A icted by a pair of bad knees, he hobbled down the baseline, stood on rst, and promptly walked o the eld, retiring from the game. Kruk nished his career with an average of exactly .300 and 100 home runs.
Mike Wallace – the former Miami Dolphins wide receiver, o en got upset about lack of playing time. During a 2014 December game against the Jets, a er not receiving a pass during the rst half, he told his coach, Joe Philbin, that he no longer wanted to play in the game. He then refused to answer postgame questions from the press, asking a teammate to speak
for him. He was soon therea er traded to the Minnesota Vikings.
Rory McIlroy – Between fantastic seasons in 2012 and 2014, 2013 was a disaster. He nished 25th at the Masters, missed the cut in Abu Dhabi, lost the opening round of World Match Play, and was struggling at the Honda Classic, shooting seven-over a er eight holes. A er knocking a shot into a water hazard, McIlroy stormed o the course, citing a toothache.
Jose Reyes – On September 28, 2011, the Mets shortstop hit a rst-inning bunt single and pulled himself from the game to preserve a slim lead he held in the batting race, drawing a very mixed reaction from the crowd. His actions were ‘rewarded’ as his closest pursuer went 0-4 while playing
the entire game.
Bobby Isaac – owning 73 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series wins during his Hall of Fame racing career, Isaac was holding a 90-lap lead at the 1973 Talladega 500 when he suddenly pulled into the pits, got out of his car, and quit. He told his car owner, Bud Moore, “I heard a voice tell me to park this thing, and that’s exactly what I did.”
While the Quitters Day observance is a bit tongue-in-cheek, athletes and resolution makers alike can all get stronger both mentally and physically by heading Lombardi’s rationale of unwavering commitment to their goals – whatever they may be.
Quitting takes but an instance – but its actions will always linger.
WEST END BABE RUTH REGISTRATION
Iwas glued to my big screen the past few days. I am not the biggest college football fan, but the 202425 playoffs have been grand.
Yes. I am rooting for the Penn State Nittany Lions. Teach is a proud alum. We have been to many games. Johnny Goodtimes is retired. He was that guy. My man never got invited back to the same tailgate. Oh, those were the days.
The first 12-team tournament is progressing nicely. The quarterfinals are now in the books, and only four teams remain. We are getting closer to crowning the 2025 National Champion. I am super excited for the semis. Let’s take a quick look at how we got to this point.
Notre Dame picked up a win over Indiana 27-17. Penn State dominated SMU 38-10. Texas came back to win against Clemson 38-24. Ohio State cruised past Tennessee 42-17. These four blue bloods were victorious in their games this past week. They continued to roll. The top four seeds were bounced. The automatic byes didn’t help.
Penn State kicked things off with a 31-14 win over Boise State. The Nittany Lions got off to a quick start and held off the Broncos’ charge. Our defense was outstanding against the nation’s top rusher, Ashton Jeanty. He tallied over 100, but he had to work for every yard. PSU’s two-headed running attack was stupendous. Nick Singleton and Kaytron Allen were dogs. I was very impressed with Boise’s young coach. Spencer Danielson was great with his answers. He was so humble. A breath of fresh air. Texas and Arizona State provided some fireworks. Man. It was an unbelievable game. Texas prevailed 39-31 in double OT. The Sun Devils trailed by 16 in the 4th. They found a way. Texas missed a few field goals and had to go to some extra frames. Arizona State’s Cameron Skattebo was outstanding. He was all over the field. The stud running back finished with 141 yards and 2 TDs on the ground. He had 7 grabs for 86 receiving yards. Skattebo also threw a 42-yard TD pass and converted a crucial 2-point con-
version to force OT. It was incredible. Ohio State dominated Oregon. ey crushed the Ducks in a blowout. e Buckeyes were unstoppable and came home with a 41-21 win. Oregon was the heavy favorite to win it all. No dice for the top-ranked squad. Ohio State’s D gave Oregon all kinds of troubles. ey tallied 8 sacks and held the Ducks to -23 yards rushing. Cody Simon led the Buckeyes with 12 tackles, 2 sacks, and 3 tackles for loss. He was named the Rose Bowl Defensive MVP. e nal game of the quarter nalsthe Sugar Bowl showdown between Georgia and Notre Dame- was post-
poned to ursday a er a terrorist attack on Bourbon Street in New Orleans in the early hours of Jan. 1. Much more on that later. My thoughts and heart go out to those. Notre Dame beat Georgia 23-10 in the a ernoon matinee. is one wasn’t as entertaining as some of the other games. Props to the Irish. ey will be PSU’s next foe. ey are heading to Miami. I won’t go. Penn State and Notre Dame lace them up ursday. Texas and Ohio State will play in the other seminal Friday. Great stu . I will be tuning in. Hopefully, the Nittany Lions will continue to roar. Cheers.
FIREARMS AUCTION
Location: Hughesville Volunteer Fire Dept.Social Hall,26 N. Railroad Street, Hughesville, PA 17737. In Hughesville, turn off Rt. 405 (Main St.) at traffic light onto W.Water St. Go one block to auction site. (Lycoming Co.)
Saturday, January 11th, 2025 @ 8:30 am
325 Firearms
325 Sporting, Collectible, Self Defense & Military Firearms being sold. Barrett 50 Cal. Semi Rifle, 1000’s of rounds of Ammo, Raven Crossbow, Scopes, AR Parts, Swords, Knives & much more. Go to AuctionZip.com PA (1413 ID) for detailed, printable catalog & pictures. Bring Catalog to Auction. Terms: Cash or PA Check Only. Sales Tax Collected. 10% Buyer’s Premium. Instant Check done on site at no charge to buyer. Absentee Bids Accepted. No online or phone bidding. Small Percentage of Firearms Sold with Reserve. Sponsored by Tri-County Friends of the NRA. It is the responsibility of the buyer to have all firearms checked by gunsmith before firing. Breakfast & Lunch Available. Preview 1 to 6 P.M. Friday, doors open 7:30 A.M. Auction Day.
KAPP’S AUCTION SERVICE
George S. Kapp AU-2174L Ben C. Kapp AU-3721L Phone: 570-458-4384
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PETS
PUPPIES
MINI BERNEDOODLE
PUPPIES For Sale. Very Cute And Smart. No Shedding. Should Mature To Around 25 Lbs. Ready Now, $350.00 Each. 570-745-3411. 188418
DOGS
FREE 1 & 1/2 Year Old Brown Lab Female, Very Friendly. 570-725-2131. 188327
LIVESTOCK
ROUND PENS ALL SIZES. Livestock Panels. Immediate Delivery. 570-9163309. 188431
EVENTS
YARD SALES
ADVERTISE your Yard Sale, Garage Sale, or Rummage Sale! Only $7.95 for 5 lines! Contact Jaimie Today!! Call Webb Weekly at (570) 326-9322 or email classifieds@webbweekly.com
MARY’S MARKET 9873
Route 220 Jersey Shore. Come Check Us Out. Fall & Winter Hours, Thursday Through Sunday 10-5pm. 570-259-1886. 188429
ESTATE SALES
CAS ESTATE SALE 317 Allen St. Montoursville (corner of Allen & Cedar) Thurs./ Fri. Jan. 9 & 10, 8am-5pm. Lamps, kitchen items incl. lots of Tupperware, jewelry,
linens, men’s/women’s clothing and access. Wall hangings incl. artists Ron Beach and Chuck Homan, lots of covered bridge items. Stroehmann memorabilia and lifetime collection of a Stroehmann maintenance man! Military items, local memorabilia, vintage electronics and cameras; horse saddle and other horse related items, antique Lionel train set. Records/CDs/cassettes/8-tracks, DVDs. Also, LOTS of wood working tools and access., fishing poles/ tackle, boat motor, oars, fish finders. Crafts, sewing items, puzzles. Bolens riding mower with aerator and snowplow, Daisy BB gun, garage full, AND more. Friday 1/2 price~ ALL MUST GO! 188337
PERFECT-2-PERFECT is having a whole home estate sale on Grampian Blvd
NEXT WEEK. The sale is scheduled to begin on Wed Jan 15 at noon until 6pm, Thur Jan 16 8:30-3pm, Fri Jan 17, 8:30am-2pm, and Saturday Jan 18 8:30-noon. The address will be published next week. The home is packed with great items for sale. Please visit onlinetradingassistant.com to view a list of items and photographs. 188425
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. 186745
PLAYERS WANTED
POKER PLAYERS
WANTED For Hi-Lo Poker Game. Starts Wednesday, 7pm-12am. 570-326-5973. 188420
GENERAL MERCH.
HINIKER SNOWPLOW, Mounts On 1999-2006 Chevy Silverado 1500. Always Garage Kept, New Condition, $1,300.00 Or Consider Trade. Call 1-272-230-9970. 188427
QUEEN BED WITH Oak
Headboard, Metal Frame, Foundation, New Mattress, $125.00. 570-337-9749. 188338
SNOW BLOWERS AND SNOW THROWERS Priced $125.00-275.00. Phone: 570980-0157. 188330
CONSUMER CELLU-
LAR - same reliable, nationwide coverage as the largest carriers. No long-term contract, no hidden fees free activation. All plans feature unlimited talk & text, starting at just $20/mo. Call 1-877-3051535. C11
METAL ROOFING-A Real Roof for your House, Garage, Barn, also for Siding & Interior Liner. Seconds at Discounts prices. Made in Ephrata PA. Email sales@7174455222.com 717-
PREPARE FOR POWER OUTAGES with Briggs & Stratton® PowerProtect(TM) standby generators - the most powerful home standby generators available. Industry-leading comprehensive warranty - 7 years ($849 value.) Proudly made in the U.S.A. Call Briggs & Stratton 1-855-556-2581. M11
PREPARE FOR POWER OUTAGES TODAY with a GENERAC home standby generator $0 Down + Low Monthly Pmt with a free Quote – Call now before the next power outage: 1-855948-6176. C11
ATTENTION OXYGEN THERAPY USERS! Inogen One G4 is capable of full 24/7 oxygen delivery. Only 2.8 pounds. Free info kit. Call 877-929-9587. C11
BATH & SHOWER UPDATES in as little as 1 day! Affordable prices - No payments for 18 months! Lifetime warranty & professioanl installs. Senior & military discounts available. 1-877543-9189. C11
FIREWOOD
SEASONED OAK & MAPLE $200.00 A Cord. 570279-1679 or 570-971-7447. Cash Only. 188434
DO YOU KNOW WHAT’S IN YOUR WATER? Leaf Home Water Solutions offers FREE water testing and whole home water treatment systems that can be installed in as little as one day. 15% off your entire purchase. Plus 10% senior and military discounts. Restrictions apply. Schedule your FREE test today. Call 1-866-996-1526. M11
PREPARE FOR POWER OUTAGES TODAY with a Generac Home Standby Generator. Act now to receive a FREE 5-Year warranty with qualifying purchase. Call 1-855-465-7624 today to schedule a free quote. It’s not just a generator. It’s a power move. M11
SAFE STEP. North America ’s #1 Walk-In Tub. Comprehensive lifetime warranty. Top-of-the-line installation and service. Now featuring our FREE shower package and $1600 Off for a limited time! Call today! Financing available. Call Safe Step 1-833-356-1954. M11
FIREWOOD. Red And White Oak. Cut. Pick-Up Or Delivery. Discount For Multiple Loads. Call 570-2205227. 188049
SEASONED OAK FIREWOOD, Cut And Split. $200.00 A Cord, Loganton. 570-217-7219. 187371
BRINSER’S LANDSCAPING: Red Oak Firewood Logs For Sale. You Cut And Split 570-560-0502
HEALTHCARE
PORTABLE OXYGEN CONCENTRATOR may be covered by Medicare! Reclaim independence and mobility with the compact design and long-lasting battery of Inogen One. Free informatio kit! Call 877-305-1535. C11
DENTAL INSURANCE-Physicians Mutual Insurance Company. Covers 350 procedures. Real insurance-not a discount plan. Get your free dental info kit! 1-855-526-1060 www.dental50plus.com/ads #6258. C11
STROKE AND CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE are leading causes of death, according to the American Heart Association. Screenings can provide peace of mind or early detection! Contact Life Line Screening to schedule your screening. Special offer - 5 screenings for just $149. Call 1-866-518-8391. M11 DON’T LET THE STAIRS LIMIT YOUR MOBILITY! Discover the ideal solution for anyone who struggles on the stairs, is concerned about a fall or wants to regain access to their entire home. Call AmeriGlide today! 1-844317-5246. M11
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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
WANTED TO BUY 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
Or Find Us On Facebook. 188326
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. 188205
WE BUY BOOKS! Are You Cleaning Out Your Attic, Storage Unit, Old School Libraries? Don’t Throw Out Your Old Books Before You Call. 570-725-2131. 188324
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 570-326-6555. 188189
BUSINESS SERVICES
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 570-3219472. 188336
REPLACE YOUR ROOF with the best looking and longest lasting material-steel from Erie Metal Roofs! Three styles and multiple colors available. Guaranteed to last a lifetime! Limited Time Offer -- up to 50% off installation + Additional 10% off install (for military, health workers & 1st responders.) Call Erie Metal Roofs: 1-855-3384807. M11
RICHART’S FURNITURE REFINISHING AND REPAIR We Make Spindles, We Fix Most Any Loose Chairs. We Also Paint Metal, 570-584-3215. 187369 G & W SOUND. DJ Music For Any Occasion Small Or Large. 570-220-5512
ELIMINATE GUTTER
CLEANING FOREVER!
LeafFilter, the most advanced debris-blocking gutter protection. Schedule a FREE LeafFilter estimate today. 20% off Entire Purchase. Plus 10% Senior & Military Discounts. Call 1-855-791-1626. M11
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 3/30/25) Call 1-844-826-2535. M11 HOME BREAK-INS take less than 60 seconds. Don’t wait! Protect your family, your home, your assets now for as little as 70¢ a day! Call 855-401-1151. C11
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: 1-888-8722809. 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
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 1-844-501-3208. C11
BECOME A PUBLISHED AUTHOR. We want to read your book! Dorrance Publishing trusted since 1920. Consultation, production, promotion & distribution. Call for free author`s guide 1-877-729-1920 or visit dorranceinfo.com/ads .C11 ELIMINATE GUTTER CLEANING FOREVER! LeafFilter, the most Advanced Debris-Blocking Protection. Schedule FREE LEAFFILTER Estimate today. 15% Off Entire Purchase. 10% Senior & Military Discounts. Call 1-833-610-1936. C11
Jersey Shore Area School District
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BECOME A PUBLISHED
AUTHOR. We want to Read Your Book! Dorrance Publishing-Trusted by Authors Since 1920 Book manuscript submissions currently being reviewed. Comprehensive
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CLEANING
WE TRANSFORM YOUR KITCHEN IN LESS TIME, with less stress, at an amazing value. Since 1979, Kitchen Magic, a family-owned business offering cabinet refacing, new cabinetry, and luxury countertop throughout the Northeast. Call today for a free estimate 1-844-887-5145 (PA017137) M11 HEALTHCARE
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 570-238-1796.
FINANCIAL
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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 1-866-629-6086. M11
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REAL ESTATE
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
WE BUY HOUSES Any Condition/Any Situation. No Hassles, Quick Cash. Call 570-989-1938 . 188206 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
APARTMENTS
2 BEDROOM LUXURY APARTMENTS Downtown Williamsport. Fully Furnished. All Utilities, WiFi And Parking Included. Private Rooftop Patio Deck. All Linens And Kitchen Accessories Included. Flexible Leases. No Pets, No Smoking. $1,400/Month. 570-9163309. 188432
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. 188433
STORAGE UNITS
10 X 16. $75.00/Month. Call 570-337-4994. 188207
VEHICLES
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TRACTORS
VEHICLES WANTED
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 1-844-320-2804 today! M11
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 717-5778206 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 1-877-3270686 today! M11 DONATE YOUR CAR TO VETERANS TODAY! Help and Support our Veterans. Fast - FREE pick up. 100% tax deductible. Call 1-800245-0398. C11
ATTENTION
NH 4835 TRACTOR $14,900.00. Also Do Repairs On Engines, Transmissions, Etc. Burkholder’s Equipment Sales, LLC 814-720-8845. 188331
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
