Iknow, I know. Not Jimmy. Don’t worry, he’ll be back next week. Honestly, I’m not even 100% sure where he is. Sometimes he’s harder to keep track of than the elves I bring from the North Pole for the Christmas Coloring Contest. He left this morning mumbling something about scoring bucks and possibly going to the Inauguration, so he should have some interesting stories next week. He did want me to remind y’all of a couple of things.
First — and speaking of scoring bucks — there are only a couple of days are left to enter our Buck Contest. All the details are below. If you still want to register, you have until Saturday morning to get to Sauers or Poust Taxidermy to get your buck scored. Second, please be safe out there. With everything going on in the world, the scammers are scamming. Please be wary of anyone asking for money or donations and do your due diligence before giving anyone any money.
Now, speaking of donations — let’s not forget that it is National Blood Donor Month.
According to the Red Cross, “National Blood Donor Month has been observed in January since 1970 with the goal of increasing blood and platelet donations during winter — one of the most difficult times of year to collect enough blood products
to meet patient needs. During the winter months, inclement weather often results in canceled blood drives, and seasonal illnesses like the flu may cause some donors to become temporarily unable to donate.”
Between the floods in Appalachia and the fires in California, the Red Cross will be in dire need of blood donations, so if you can, I encourage you to donate.
Donating blood is a relatively quick and painless way to help save lives. Your one donation can be used to save up to three lives!
Individuals 17 years of age (16 with parental consent in some states), weigh at least 110 pounds, and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood.
High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger must also meet certain height and weight requirements.
You must wait at least eight weeks (56 days) between donations of whole blood and 16 weeks (112 days) between Power Red donations. Platelet apheresis donors may give every 7 days up to 24 times per year.
What else do you need to know about/ how to prepare to donate?
Be sure to hydrate before you donate. Drink plenty of water the day before and the day of your donation. Also, wear something comfortable, you are going to be lying down for a bit, so there is no use in
being uncomfortable while you donate.
Ensure you have a list of all the medications (OTC and R/x). It’s important they know what medications you have in your system. Here’s what’s going to happen when you arrive to donate:
• Staff and volunteers will sign you in and go over basic eligibility and donation information.
• You will read information about donating blood and will be asked to show a donor card, driver’s license, or other form(s) of ID.
• You will answer some questions during a private and confidential interview about your health history and places you have traveled.
• They will check your temperature, pulse, blood pressure, and hemoglobin level present in a blood sample. In my opinion, this blood sample is the worst part of the whole donation. Those finger pricks hurt! Next Up – Donation
• They will cleanse an area on your arm and insert a brand-new sterile needle for the blood draw. This feels like a quick pinch and is over in seconds; like I said, I think the finger prick is worse.
• The actual donation takes about 8-10 minutes, during which you will be seated comfortably. Certain donation types, such
as platelets, red cells, or plasma, can take up to 2 hours.
• When approximately a pint of blood has been collected, the donation is complete, and a staff member will place a bandage on your arm. Like a cast, they usually have a variety of fun colors to choose from!
• When you are done, you get snacks! Depending on where you donate, this ranges from juice and cookies to small sandwiches, but they usually like you to have around for 10-15 minutes just to make sure you don’t get woozy.
After that, you are good to go. Just make sure you don’t do any strenuous activity, heavy lifting, or drinking alcohol for the rest of the day. Make sure you continue to hydrate well!
So, now that you know what to expect, let’s talk about where and when to donate. You can always find a drive at redcross.org/ give-blood, but here are a few upcoming drives locally.
– January 24th, noon-5 p.m. at the Acacia Club, 348 Market St., Williamsport – January 29th & 30th, 1-6 p.m. at Penn College’s Bush Campus Center, 1 College Ave., Williamsport
– February 4th, 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m. at Williamsport Elderly Apartments, 789 W. Edwin St., Williamsport – February 12th, 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at St. John Neumann Regional Academy, 901 Penn St., Williamsport
You can also find more drives at https:// www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/finddrive.
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Barn Owl Featured in Art Contest
It’s time to go back to the drawing board, or painting easel if you prefer.
e Pennsylvania Game Commission has announced its 2026 Working Together for Wildlife Art Contest, with entries due by May 2, 2025.
e 2026 featured species is the barn owl. One or more barn owls can be featured in an original horizontal artwork measuring exactly 22.5 by 15 inches, or a vertical artwork measuring exactly 15 by 22.5 inches. Each artwork must be surrounded by a 3-inch-wide white border or mat, which is in addition to the listed artwork dimensions. Artists can use whatever mediums and materials they choose, and artworks must be le unsigned and unframed.
Unlike in previous years when submissions were mailed or hand-delivered to the Game Commission, all submissions for the 2026 contest must be submitted by e-mail to rebawillia@pa.gov by 4 p.m. on May 2. Artists may submit more than one work, but for each submission, there is a nonrefundable $50 entry fee. Artists 18 and younger can enter for free.
Entry fees must be mailed to the Pennsylvania Game Commission ATTN: 2026 WTFW Contest, 2001 Elmerton Ave., Harrisburg, PA 17110-9797. Artists should be sure to include their name with payment.
All entries will be reviewed and evaluated by a committee of quali ed Game Commission personnel.
e artist whose painting is selected for the 2026 Working Together for Wildlife ne art print series will receive $5,000 plus 50 artist proof prints. e winning artist must pencil sign up to 750 limited edition ne art prints produced from the original painting, with signing conducted at the Harrisburg headquarters, and the artist receiving the cash award a er the prints are signed.
In addition, cash awards will be presented to other top- nishing artists.
e artist submitting the second-place painting will receive $1,500; third place, $1,000; fourth place, $800; and h place, $500. In the event of a tie, the awards for the two places will be combined and split evenly.
Participating artists will have the
chance to view entries a er nal selections are made.
O cial rules about the contest are available on the Contests page of the Game Commission’s website. Each artist must be a Pennsylvania resident. For further information, contact the Game Commission 1-833-742-9453 (1-833-PGC-WILD).
Founded in 1980, the Working Together for Wildlife program has raised over $2 million for wildlife management and research across the Commonwealth.
“Revenues received from the sale of signed and numbered prints help nance wildlife research and management programs in Pennsylvania, meaning participating artists not only have a chance to take home winnings, but to help fund wildlife conservation through their work,” said Lauren Ferreri, who leads the Game Commission’s Bureau of Information and Education.
“By inspiring artists, engaging the public and allowing both to help bene t wildlife, the Working Together for Wildlife program continues to promote the Game Commission’s role in wildlife conservation and serves as an important reminder that we all can make a di erence.”
Uptown Music Collective Show Features “Music That Made the Movies: Soundtracks That Rock”
By Lou Hunsinger Jr.
The stage of the Community Arts Center will be again be alive with the sounds of the Uptown Music Collective as they take the stage to perform a show called “Music That Made the Movies: Soundtracks That Rock.” On Saturday, January 25. This electrifying show, presented by UPMC and chosen through the UMC’s annual People’s Choice online voting event last summer, will feature some of the greatest songs from the most iconic movies of the ’70s, ’80s and ’90s, all performed by the passionate and hard-working students of the school’s “Special Performance Group 1” (SPG1). This performance is sponsored, in part, through a partnership with Hudock Capital Group and Geisinger’s Janet Weis Children’s Hospital.
“I’ve always loved movies, and, obviously, I’m pretty passionate about music, so this has been a fun and exciting show to work on with our students,” Dave Brumbaugh, founder and director of the Uptown Music Collective, told Webb Weekly. “I’m looking forward to seeing them bring this wide variety of great music to the stage and perform it in a high-energy way that will bring the audience a thrilling experience that combines the power of music and the mag-
ic of movies.”
He said months of preparation have gone into this show, with UMC’s SPG1 students dedicating themselves to perfecting these classic tracks. Known for their professionalism and exceptional talent, the students are ready to deliver a dynamic live performance that will transport the audience to the golden era of movie soundtracks.
He added that music and movie lovers know how the two often go hand in hand. Sometimes, the movies make the songs famous; other times, the songs elevate the film to legendary status. This show celebrates that special connection with unforgettable hits like “Eye of the Tiger” (“Rocky III”), “Danger Zone” (“Top Gun”), “(I’ve Had) The Time of My Life” (“Dirty Dancing”), “Pretty in Pink” (“Pretty in Pink”), “The Heat Is On” (“Beverly Hills Cop”), and “I Will Always Love You” (“The Bodyguard”), just to name a few.
According to Brumbaugh, Collective students have diligently prepared for this event for over three months. Along with the music, there will be a professional-grade light and sound show organized by the students themselves, who work alongside the professionals at the Community Arts Center.
As with all Uptown Music Collective performances, the students are not only the performers but also the directors of
the show. A group of younger students, or “Tech Monkeys,” will serve as stage technicians and spotlight operators. The cast for the show is drawn from the Uptown Music Collective’s much-heralded “Special Performance Group 1.”
This show is directed by Uptown Music Collective senior Tixo Bower (a homeschool student), as well as Mackenzie Hakes (South Williamsport Area High School) and Matthew Bellino (Danville Area High School). The show’s leadership committee consists of UMC students Nick Willoughby (Danville Area High School); Izzy Butters, Lila Butters, and Ella Hertwig (Loyalsock Township High School); Grace Godin, Abby Jamison, Owen Miller and Caiden Scarfo (Williamsport Area High School); Elle Donlin (Loyalsock Township Middle School); Rowan Alamy (Lewisburg Area High School); and Rian Gephart and Gianna Waldman (Montoursville Area High School).
“I am really excited for this show,” Hakes said. “This is the first time in Collective history that we’ve done a show like this. It was hard putting together the set list and combining all the diverse styles of music, but it’s what will make the show so great! There is a great variety of genres and decades, such as the ’70s disco from the Bee Gees, the ’90s Whitney Houston power ballads, and the ’80s rock and pop tunes from ‘Footloose.’ I am extremely excited to bring this show to the stage so the audience can see the blend of genres and get the nostalgic feeling of remembering these songs from the amazing classic films from ‘Grease’ to ‘Ghostbusters.’”
Additional partners and sponsors for this performance include Chartwell Hotels, Blaise Alexander Family Dealerships, The Kiessling Group of Janney Montgomery Scott, KFC of Williamsport, The Brickyard Restaurant and Ale House, The Stonehouse Wood Fired Pizza and Pasteria, The Crooked Goose, Woodlands Bank, FASTSIGNS of Williamsport, Lycoming College, Pennsylvania College of Technology, The Hartman Group, Beiter’s Furniture, Mattress and Appliance, and Roche Financial. Media sponsors include Backyard Broadcasting, the Williamsport Sun-Gazette, Lamar Advertising, 92.1 WSQV, NorthCentralPa. com, and The Graphic Hive.
The Uptown Music Collective has served as a musical laboratory and incubator for area music students for more than 20 years and has produced such distinguished graduates as Morgan Myles, Dylan Rockoff, and Gabe Stillman, just to name a few.
Tickets for the performance are only available through the Community Arts Center box office and website (www.caclive.com).
In addition to this show, tickets for the Collective’s entire 2024-2025 Performance Season at the Community Arts Center are now on sale, including Wonderwall: The Ultimate ‘90s Mix on March 15, 2025, and ‘80s Arena Rock: Power Ballads & Rock Anthems on April 25 and 26, 2025.
For more details about Music That Made the Movies, visit uptownmusic.org/ soundtracks or call 570-329-0888. Check out the Collective’s official Facebook page and other Collective social media outlets for teasers, previews, behind-the-scenes info, and more from the performance.
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Code Blue Shelter: Saving Lives and Warming Hearts
Iknow it’s winter, and yes, it’s supposed to be cold, but I still don’t like it. I’d rather be on a warm beach, and I am not ashamed to say it. I can also guess that the majority of my readers feel the same. To make matters worse, the forecast calls for even colder, below-average temperatures in the near future.
Now, imagine you are not just heading to your car or mailbox but, in fact, live completely outside and unsheltered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, in rain, snow, etc. — you get the point. Hard to imagine in this weather? Well, for many in Northcentral PA, that is a harsh reality.
According to the Annual Homelessness Assessment Report from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, over 14,000 people experienced homelessness in Pennsylvania in 2024. Of the 14,000, approximately 5,000 included families with children and unaccompanied minors. Over 700 were veterans. These figures show a disturbing trend, as there was an increase of over 18% from the prior year. Though this is still below the high in 2007, the outlook
isn’t promising. While it might seem to be an easy enough problem to solve, the causes of homelessness are complex.
According to homelessnomore.com, people experiencing homelessness are most impacted by economic, social, and policy-related factors. Economic instability, such as the rising cost of housing, seems obvious, but what about underemployment, where someone works one or more minimum wage jobs just to put food on the table? A simple thing like a medical bill or a broken appliance might mean choosing between paying rent or eating.
Mental health issues and substance abuse also play major roles for those experiencing homelessness. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, over 1/3 of those experiencing homelessness suffer from some form of substance abuse, and 20-25% suffer from severe mental illness.
These problems are only made worse by the fact that mental health and addic-
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Gary Edward Barner, 69, of Lock Haven
William Abraham “Billy” Packer, 70, formerly of Orviston
Elizabeth “Sis” Rogers Knyrim, 92, of Montoursville
Irvin F. Kepner, 91, of Hughesville
Mary Jane Keyte Reiner, 94
Nick, Pop, Cioffi, 98
Frank C. Lapriola Sr., 93, of Lock Haven
J. Patrick Plastow, 35 of Murfreesboro, TN
Leah W. Lewis, 93, of Williamsport
Fay Ann Grunden, 77, of Watsontown
Joanne C. Ackerman, 78, of South Williamsport
Nellie Elizabeth “Nanny” Lucas, 82, of Blanchard
June A. Hoover, 77, of Overton
Earl B. W. Geiswite, Jr., 83, of Watsontown
David S. Beach, 85, of Turbotville
O. Lee Temple, 98, of Muncy
Gerard R. Miles, Jr., 52, of Williamsport
Philip Harry Lorson, 83, of Montoursville
Dan A. Winder, Sr., 84, of Hughesville
Dan A. Winder, Sr., 84, of Hughesville
Jeffrey A. Knauss, 68, of Linden
Charles E. “Chuck” Smith, 88, of Williamsport
Dorothy J. Dinkins, 77, of Williamsport
Tricia J. Williamson, 76, of Williamsport
Rev. John R. “Jack” Shafer, 97 formerly of Williamsport
Helen Eleanor “Chub” (Fridley) Spotts 94, of Williamsport
Sandra M. Moyer, 85, of Williamsport
Tom Lore, 73, of Millville
Shirley Ellen Holt Kinsey, 92, of Milton
Betty H. Herrold, 85, of Westfield
Galen P. Drabot, 69, of Acworth, GA
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tion services in Pennsylvania are in high demand and short supply, even more so in rural areas such as Northcentral PA. e lack of a ordable housing is also an issue as the inventory of housing, in general, is low. Changes in federal policy, such as reductions in funding and housing vouchers, have made nding housing for some very di cult.
While most people reading these statistics probably think that something needs to be done, they are just not sure what. Sue and John Best and their amazing team of volunteers are actually doing something to help. e Code Blue Shelter was founded in March of 2018. e Bests knew a shelter was needed, “ e weather had been near or below zero,” said John Best. “So, we decided to do a test run of three days, and it was a success.” e Bests went on to say that, in addition to a warm place to sleep, the shelter provides food both in-house and sometimes to-go. “Since the guests have to be out of the church in the morning, they sometimes don’t have anything to eat until they come back at night. One amazing volunteer made up bags of food, including bottles of water and granola bars for guests to take with them,” said Sue Best.
Apart from the COVID-19 pandemic, the shelter has been in place ever since,
operating from January through March with a capacity of accommodating 2530 guests. e shelter is located at First Church, 604 Market St., Williamsport, and is open 9 p.m.-7 a.m. most days except for Mondays and Wednesdays, where guests can stay until 10 a.m. e Code Blue Shelter does not have age restrictions (including minors), and anyone is welcome so long as certain safety rules are followed. Sta ed by volunteers, the shelter is always supervised by three men and two women.
People experiencing homelessness often hear about the shelter through word of mouth. However, shelter volunteers will hang yers at locations around the Williamsport area, including grocery stores, the bus station at the Trade and Transit Center, as well as other shelters such as Saving Grace and the American Rescue Workers. Other organizations such as STEP, West Branch Drug & Alcohol, and Joinder Mental Health have also stepped up to help by providing sta and services to shelter guests. ose looking to nd more information pertaining to Code Blue are encouraged to contact First Church, located at 604 Market St., Williamsport. e church can be reached by phone at 570-3223572 and by email at o ce@ rstchurch. cc.
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UPMC Expert: Understanding Common Illness
denly and may include a high fever, severe fatigue, body aches, headache, dry cough, sore throat, and chills.
uring cold and flu season, it can be challenging to differentiate illnesses like the common cold, flu, COVID-19, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and norovirus. Each show distinct symptoms, modes of transmission, and treatment approaches. Knowing what you’re dealing with can help you make informed decisions about care and prevention.
The Common Cold
Symptoms: Runny or stuffy nose, sore throat, sneezing, mild cough, mild fatigue, possible low-grade fever.
Transmission: Colds spread through respiratory droplets when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or talks. Touching contaminated surfaces and then your face can also transmit the virus.
Key Differentiator: Cold symptoms are generally milder than the flu and don’t come on as suddenly. If you’re mostly dealing with nasal congestion and a scratchy throat, it’s likely a cold.
Influenza (Flu)
Symptoms: The flu often strikes sud-
Transmission: The flu spreads similarly to the cold, through respiratory droplets and surface contact. However, it tends to spread more aggressively.
Key Differentiator: The flu’s main characteristic is the rapid onset of symptoms, especially fever, fatigue, and body aches. You’ll likely feel much worse than you would with a cold.
COVID-19
Symptoms: Fever or chills, cough (often dry), shortness of breath/difficulty breathing, fatigue, body aches, sore throat, headache, congestion or runny nose, and the unique symptom of loss of taste or smell.
Transmission: COVID-19 spreads primarily through respiratory droplets but can also linger in the air in poorly ventilated spaces. Surface transmission is less common.
Key Differentiator: Loss of taste or smell is the main identifier of COVID-19, though not always present. COVID-19 symptoms can also escalate to severe respiratory distress in some cases.
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Jena Toner, CRNP will be available to introduce herself and you to the services available at River Valley Health Lock Haven Medical.
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Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)
Symptoms: RSV symptoms overlap with both colds and the flu but may include a runny nose, wheezing or difficulty breathing, persistent cough, fever (low to moderate), and decreased appetite.
not the respiratory system. If your symptoms are mainly digestive, norovirus is the likely culprit.
Prevention
Tips and When to Seek Medical Attention
Transmission: RSV spreads through respiratory droplets and surfaces. It’s particularly concerning for infants, older adults, and those with weakened immune systems.
Key Differentiator: RSV often involves more significant breathing issues than the cold or flu. In young children, watch for signs like flaring nostrils, rapid breathing, or a bluish tint around the lips.
Norovirus
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Symptoms: Norovirus is a gastrointestinal virus, not a respiratory one, with symptoms including nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach cramping, and sometimes a low-grade fever.
Transmission: Norovirus spreads through contaminated food, water, surfaces, or direct contact with an infected person. It’s highly contagious and can cause outbreaks in schools, cruise ships, and nursing homes.
Key Differentiator: Norovirus primarily affects the stomach and intestines,
Washing your hands regularly with soap and water can reduce your risk of infection. Annual vaccinations and immunizations for high-risk groups can prevent severe illness. Disinfecting surfaces, especially frequently touched areas, can help get rid of lingering viruses as they can live on surfaces for hours. While usually symptoms of these common illnesses can be monitored and cared for at home, certain symptoms warrant fast medical attention. If you are having trouble breathing or wheezing, a persistent high fever, severe dehydration from vomiting or diarrhea, confusion, chest pain, or symptoms lasting more than 10 days, it’s important to reach out to your primary care provider, and in some cases, head to the nearest emergency department. Roman Tuma, M.D., is with UPMC Infectious Disease and sees patients at UPMC Williamsport, 700 High St., Williamsport. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Tuma, call 570-321-2181. For more information, visit UPMC.com/ NorthCentralPa.
Don’t worry about me. Go enjoy yourself. I’ll stay here and be miserable. ~ Eeyore, Winnie the Pooh, written by A. A. Mine.
Gloom, despair, and agony on me. Deep dark depression, excessive misery. If it weren’t for bad luck, I’d have no luck at all. Gloom, despair, and agony on me. ~ Lyrics by Bernie Brillstein, Frank Peppiatt, and John Aylesworth.
Simon Peter’s personality changed after the crucifixion. His outspoken bluster and bravado were replaced with a sullen
quiet. He was withdrawn — distracted by something troubling his spirit. Everyone noticed, but no one said a word. How could they? They were all guilty. The prophetic words of Jesus kept circling through their minds like vultures over a carcass: This very night, you will all fall away on account of me. Matthew 26:31
Simon Peter believed his guilt was worse than the rest. Every time someone called him Peter, the name Jesus had given to him, it deepened his despair. He was supposed to be The Rock. Some rock he turned out to be. He just wanted to be
called Simon. Simon was a man of action. He prided himself on having a clear and decisive mind and a strong and able body. He understood why Jesus had chosen him to be The Rock
What he couldn’t understand was the fear that kept tripping him up. Why did his spine turn to jelly when he needed it the most? He thought about the day he had walked on water, But when he saw the wind, he was afraid and, beginning to sink, cried out, “Lord, save me!” Matthew 14:30
hole of despair. Black holes are regions in space where an enormous amount of mass is packed into a tiny volume. This creates a gravitational pull so strong that not even light can escape. They are created when giant stars collapse and perhaps by other methods that are still unknown. Black holes have two parts. There is the event horizon, which you can think of as the surface, though it’s simply the point where gravity gets too strong for anything to escape. And then, at the center, is the singularity. ~ University of Chicago News Explainer Series Website
Stepping out of the boat was a profound display of courage — and then the wind blew. How quickly his bravery turned into a spectacle of fear. He felt so foolish.
That same feeling now haunted him constantly. How could he think of anything else? Every day started with the sound of a crowing rooster. He kept mumbling to himself: Three denials in one night. I despise the number three; I detest roosters; I hate myself.
Simon was a giant star that had suffered a devastating collapse. The event horizon was his forceful denials of Jesus. It was creating the gravitational pull of guilt from which he knew his life would never escape. It also confirmed that the singularity at the center of his being would always be fear. It would define and destroy him.
The other vultures circling in his mind consisted of those three nagging questions: What have I done? What was I thinking? How could I have been so stupid?
Gravity was pulling Simon into a black
We have no record of Simon taking the initiative to confess his denials. He certainly had opportunities to do so. He could have done it when the eleven were gathered on the morning of the resurrection. He could have confessed directly to Jesus when He appeared to the eleven later that day. You and I both know it was heavy on his mind. He didn’t do it. Why?
Like every other good man who has taken a fall, he was weighing His options. He was confident the other disciples
were not aware of his cowardice. Jesus likely knew, but Simon wasn’t certain of it. Jesus hadn’t said anything, so maybe He didn’t know. Instead of confession, Simon chose silent despair. He continued that strategy after the miraculous catch of fish and the breakfast Jesus had prepared for them. Gravity was pulling him down, but grace had something better for Simon. John tells the story: When they had finished eating, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these?” “Yes, Lord,” he said, “you know that I love you.” Jesus said, “Feed my lambs.” Again, Jesus said, “Simon, son of John, do you love me?” He answered, “Yes, Lord, you know that I love you.” Jesus said, “Take care of my sheep.” The third time he said to him, “Simon, son of John, do you love me?” Peter was hurt because Jesus asked him the third time, “Do you love me?” He said, “Lord, you know all things; you know that I love you.”
John 21:15-17
The third question confirmed what Simon had feared the most — Jesus knew all about his denials. The exposure was painful, but grace provided Simon with an exit ramp from the road to death — a way back to being Peter. He took it. It was a pivotal moment in Simon Peter’s life. Jesus then gave Peter a peek into his courageous future: Jesus said, “Feed my sheep. Very truly, I tell you, when you were younger, you dressed yourself and went where you wanted, but when you are
old, you will stretch out your hands, and someone else will dress you and lead you where you do not want to go.” Jesus said this to indicate the kind of death by which Peter would glorify God. Then he said to him, “Follow me!” John 21:17-19
Peter would indeed give his life for Jesus. His courageous promise to Jesus would be kept: Even if I have to die with you, I will never disown you. Matthew 26:35 Jesus assured Peter that the singularity of fear would be replaced with a singularity of Holy Spirit-infused courage. It was Peter’s best day.
Shame, regret, and guilt are elements of despair, a form of gravity that pulls people backward and chains them to the past. Despair causes a fallen man to think there is a fatal flaw, a singularity in his DNA, that cannot be corrected or overcome. A man in despair doesn’t have hopes and dreams. His life is ruined by regret and the death of what could have been.
Jesus had big plans for Peter. He has big plans for you, too, but they won’t happen if you keep dwelling on your failures. It’s time to leave the past behind and crawl out of your den of despair. Grace is pulling you upward toward hope, joy, peace, and purpose. There is so much good God has for you to accomplish. Receive His grace today. Confess to Him your failures. Receive His forgiveness — and then get up and get going. Today can be your best day!
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ARIES – Mar 21–Apr 20
Aries, you feel loved and appreciated this week and you would like to share those feelings with others by being supportive of their needs. Focus your attention on a close friend.
TAURUS – Apr 21–May 21
LIBRA – Sept 23–Oct 23
Libra, although your creative juices are owing, some type of roadblock pops up and restricts your path. Explore ways to work around this obstacle.
SCORPIO – Oct 24–Nov 22
Taurus, even if you do not have anything in common with someone, you can nd a way to be friends. Open a dialogue to get the ball rolling.
GEMINI – May 22–Jun 21
Gemini, accept that you cannot change some things and look for a silver lining. Soon enough you’ll come out on the other side.
CANCER – Jun 22–Jul 22
Cancer, you are getting hungrier and hungrier, which makes you determined to get ahead. Just be sure this determination is balanced by a little reservation as well.
LEO – Jul 23–Aug 23
Could it be that you are in the market for some romance, Leo? If so, make a plan for rekindling the ame with a current partner or nding someone new who also is looking for love.
VIRGO – Aug 24–Sept 22
Challenges may arise in your relationship this week, Virgo. A serious approach to the partnership is required by both side. Work toward resolving the situation as a couple.
Scorpio, take a deep look at yourself this week, examining all facets of your personality. Instead of being judgmental of others, you may need to make some changes yourself.
SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23–Dec 21
Sagittarius, emotions are running high for you and you may not be able to focus on what needs your attention most. If you can’t get a hold of things, try delegating some of your tasks.
CAPRICORN – Dec 22–Jan 20
Be careful when listening to what another has to say, Capricorn. Read their body language instead of just their words. e two may not match up with one another.
AQUARIUS – Jan 21–Feb 18
Opportunities you may never have expected are presenting themselves, Aquarius. Find time to process these unexpected developments and mull the best approach.
PISCES – Feb 19–Mar 20
Pisces, resist hurried e orts to get to a destination without enjoying the journey. ere is a lot to see along the way, so it’s best if you savor all of it while you can.
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County Hall Corner: Fired Up!
By Larry Stout
As much as our modern society has precautions and systems to prevent res, they still happen, even in the wealthiest of areas.
is is evidenced by the massive wildres in California, speci cally in the Los Angeles area, where over 180,000 people (the population of Lycoming, Clinton, Sullivan, and Union counties combined!) had been evacuated from their homes.
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Montoursville Citizens for Affordable Water & Sewer Rates
I propose we form a group to activate changes to the Montoursville Council and the LCWSA ( Lycoming County Water and Sewer Authority) realizing affordable water and sewer rates.
Plan: Pause Water Project until feasibility is achieved. Elect (3) Council members this year that have similar goals. Make financial information available to the public. Review decisions of Management and Council. Demand 5 year plans for Streets and Water. As new Council, open the 2026 Budget up for necessary changes.
Build a consensus of Council and residents during 2026 and approach the County Commissioners and LCWSA, making structural and partnership adjustments to the LCWSA Authority, e. g., Take over the sewer collection system in the Borough. I am sure that we can better utilize the $3M dollars we pay them every year. Force merger of LCWSA, West Branch Regional, and Hughesville-Wolf Twp. Joint Authorities.
Goal: Reduce Water Rates to $8/1,000gl. Sewer to $60/month. These recent increases are not sustainable. Households cannot withstand the burden. To do list: Organize a group of volunteers. Fill 3 Council seats.
Contact dennisholt@verizon.net
By Dennis Holt Candidate
e multiple wild res have covered more than 54 square miles, destroying thousands of homes and other structures, and worst of all, at least 25 people have died as a result of these res. Much of this could have been prevented had LA Mayor Karen Bass not cut the city’s re department by $17.6 million in her 2024-25 scal year budget. (She originally wanted to make it a $23 million reduction but ‘compromised’ on $17.6 million.)
Disaster tends to be a very loud wakeup call. One hundred y years ago, the Williamsport Bureau of Fire was established a er a devastating re that destroyed much of the city’s center. roughout the county, 29 volunteer re companies respond to an incredible number of emergencies.
To be prepared for these disastrous events, it is extremely important for reghters to be trained within their own department and know how to work together as a team with other departments in dealing with these emergencies.
I wrote about one such training event in March of last year relating to special lithium battery re training for the county’s re companies. is was presented by Mike Monaco, a former member of the Fire Department of New York and now a hazmat specialist with the FDNY. Training such as this is vital, but it also is not free.
e Lycoming County volunteer re companies and the Williamsport Bureau of Fire all need money to operate their vehicles and provide the necessary gear and supplies for a wide variety of emergencies. It is common sense for all the re companies to have the same training
on new conditions such as
tery res.
Yet, just as important is the training that each of these rst responders needs to ensure that everyone is on the same page when an emergency comes about. us, it is not enough for them to know how to work as a team within their own department; it is just as vital that these companies know how to work together when needed.
is is what brought Clinton Township Volunteer Fire Company Chief Todd Winder to the Lycoming County Commissioners regular meeting on January 10th. He presented them with a ‘glitch’ in the county budget that has not been
recti ed in a number of years.
Chief Winder noted that the West Branch Firemen’s Association (WBFA), of which Winder is the current president, is the organization that coordinates these county-wide activities for the re companies. Winder brought to the commissioners’ attention that WBFA has been excluded from funding county-wide reman training for several years. He noted that the $15,000 that had been in the budget for a number of years in the past has disappeared since 2022. Winder questioned the commissioners why the most recent budget fails to fund their requests when, in his words, “there were many outside agen-
cies that have been provided funding by the county taxpayers for items that are not even close to comparing with the importance of the WBFA is tasked with providing.” What was also frustrating to Chief Winder was the fact that their funding requests mysteriously disappeared totally.
Chief Winder explained to the commissioners that given that the WBFA is not a 501(c)(3) organization because it is composed of the re chiefs of the county’s re companies and thus could not technically be a non-pro t organization, their one and only source of income is from the county government itself. He summed it up in his conclusion, “ e West Branch
Firemen’s Association has no means of income outside of the County budget. We are not a taxing authority, yet we are challenged with providing some of the most important items within the public safety portion of your budget, and that is for the training of new re ghters and the continued training of the dwindling numbers that we have to protect those who choose to live, work, and play within Lycoming County.”
To the commissioners’ credit, they listened intensely and interacted with Winder for nearly a half hour to get all the facts concerning this situation. I believe that something will de nitely be done related to this issue.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
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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.
EVENTS
Beginners Fly Tying Course Offered by Susquehanna Chapter Trout Unlimited
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).
When: Tuesday evenings starting on January 21st, and running through February 25, from 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
Community Calendar
Where: Covenant Central Presbyterian Church, 807 West 4th Street in Williamsport (entrance and parking is at the rear of the church, enter off Campbell Street).
Book Sale
What: Friends of Muncy Library book sale.
When: January 25th, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Where: Muncy Library, 108 S. Main St., Muncy.
PA Chestnut Festival
What: Celebrate chestnut heritage; free admission; live music from Private Stock Trio and the John Stevens Doubleshot Polka Band, chestnut-based foods, children’s menu, beverages (alcohol and non-alcohol), vendors, portable ice-rink, and s’mores over outdoor burn barrels.
When: Saturday, January 25th, from 2:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
Where: Castanea Fireman’s Picnic Grounds, Piper Memorial Airport, 859 Lower Creek Rd., Lock Haven.
Group Healing Session
What: Experience a unique energy healing technique to release what is blocking you and restore vitality. Registration required, limited space at angelamielehealing.com/ events.
When: Wednesday, January 29th, from 6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Where: Jeremiah’s (above the Bullfrog), downtown Williamsport.
CHURCH EVENTS
Closet Set Up
What: Closet donations & set-up.
When: Thursday, January 23rd, from 4:00-6:00 p.m.
Where: Redeemer Lutheran Church, curbside drop-off, 1101 Washington Blvd., Williamsport.
Pulled Pork Takeout Dinner
What: Pick up dinner or a meal for later! Meal includes a generous portion of pulled pork, roll, coleslaw, macaroni and cheese, a dessert and water.
When: Friday, January 24th, from 4-6 p.m.
Where: Balls Mills UMC, Corner of Bloomingrove Rd. and Rte. 973, Cogan Station.
Chicken and Biscuit Dinner
What: Chicken and biscuit dinner, with mashed potatoes, biscuits, gravy, corn, coleslaw, desserts, coffee, tea and water. Take outs available. Cost: Donation
When: Saturday, January 25th, from 8:30-11:00 a.m.
Where: Redeemer Lutheran Church Social Hall, 1101 Washington Blvd., Williamsport.
Pancake Breakfast
What: Pancake breakfast.
When: Sunday, January 26th, from 8:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Where: St. Lawrence Catholic Church, 344 Winthrop St., South Williamsport.
Church Service
What: Worship Service: The sermon title will be: “This scripture was fulfilled in your Hearing!”
When: Sunday, January 26, 2025, at 9:00 a.m.
Where: Mill Creek Church, 2255 Warrensville Rd., Montoursville.
Church Service
What: Worship Service: The sermon title will be: entitled: “This scripture was fulfilled in your Hearing!”
When: Sunday, January 26, 2025, at 10:30 a.m.
Where: Bethel Church, 717 Kimble Hill Rd., Williamsport.
Church Service
What: Worship Service The sermon title will be: “Who are Elijah and Elisha?”
When: Sunday, February 2, 2025, at 9:00 a.m.
Where: Mill Creek Church, 2255 Warrensville Rd., Montoursville.
Church Service
What: Worship Service: The sermon title will be: “Who
are Elijah and Elisha?”
When: Sunday, February 2, 2025, at 10:30 a.m.
Where: Bethel Church, 717 Kimble Hill Rd., Williamsport.
MEETINGS
MEETINGS...
Grange Meeting
What: Allegheny Grange #1843 meeting.
When: Tuesday, January 21st, at 7:00 p.m.
Where: Allegheny Grange Hall, Route 864 between Farragut and Picture Rocks.
Audubon Event: Chapter Meeting
What: Join Lycoming Audubon Society for the program “The 2023-24 Red Crossbill Irruption in Pennsylvania”, presented by Wayne Laubscheur. The program will highlight the major irruption of Red Crossbills and include general information about the species as well as an overview of the irruption and material about the confirmed nesting in PA this past year. Program is free and open to the public. You can also attend virtually with zoom using the link found at the LAS website: www.lycomingaudubon.org
When: Wednesday, January 22nd, at 6:30 p.m.
Where: Taber Museum, 858 West Fourth St. Williamsport.
ARTS and ENTERTAINMENT EVENTS
Band Night What: Band night - Pepperstreet. Open-the public. $5 cover for non-legion members.
When: Friday, January 24th, at 8 p.m. Where: Eugene Grafius American Legion Post 104, 1312 Broad St, Montoursville.
Phil Reeder & Aaron Kennedy
What: Phil Reeder & Aaron Kennedy playing acoustic rock.
When: Saturday, January 25th, at 7:00 p.m. Where: Cock Tales Tavern, 173 Liberty Valley Rd., Danville.
The Bookworm Sez
By Terri Schlichenmeyer
“How to Winter: Harness Your Mindset to rive on Cold, Dark, or Di cult Days” by Kari Leibowitz, PhD
c.2024, Penguin Life
$29.00
304 pages
Two pairs of socks.
Hand warmers inside a pair of gloves inside mittens, thermal pants and shirt, sweatshirt, a u y jacket, and a thick stocking cap. You can barely move, but at least you’re forti ed enough to try going outside now. You’re wearing everything you need to stay warm but, until you read “How to Winter” by Kari Leibowitz, PhD, you don’t have everything for the season.
Growing up along the Jersey Shore, Kari Leibowitz was no fan of winter. She always thought that beaches were better but that all changed when, as a researcher, she landed a Fulbright Scholarship at the University of Tromsø in Norway. She planned to study “winter mindsets” to understand why people choose to live in cold-weather climates.
ere, she says, she “fell in love with winter myself.”
In Tromsø, winter lasts nine months and two of those months are opaquely dark because of a “di used” sunrise. Temperatures aren’t Arctic, but they aren’t exactly go-without-a-coat weather, either. Still,
residents know how to live well and happy in the dark and cold, and they taught Leibowitz their secrets.
First and foremost, she says, adjust your mindset. If you expect to hate winter, you will hate it. ink about nights spent in front of the replace, warm blankets and hot drinks, and consider them as koselig, a Norwegian compliment indicating that something’s perfectly cozy. Reach for things that elevate your hygge, or your “cozy contentment.”
You don’t have to be cold. You don’t have
to be grumpy, and you don’t have to hate the season. In fact, says Leibowitz, “ e chance to enjoy it is a relief.”
“Appreciate winter,” she says, and pay attention to the magic of snowy nights and chilly-weather nature. “Make it special,” by setting yourself up for fun things to do and happy events you know you’ll eagerly anticipate. e Norwegians say, “ ere’s no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothing,” so bundle up warm, go outside, and enjoy.
Your nose is frozen. And so are your toes. But follow the advice inside “How to Winter,” and you’ll be so busy smiling through this season that you won’t mind a bit. at’s because there’s a pretty high level of joy inside this book, in every word of ad-
vice, and inside the tales that author Kari Leibowitz, PhD tells of her time in Norway and the wonder of the season she found there. It’s almost enough to make you book a ticket and go yourself but instead, read and learn to love the white stu in your own yard. Just know that it might not be easy — even Leibowitz admits that but with time, what you learn here may eventually help you look out your window with more contentment and less contempt.
If you long for the same kind of happiness a snowy day gave you as a kid, “How to Winter” will help you recapture that feeling. If you need a cold weather mood-booster, that’s here, too. Miss this book, though, and it’ll just leave you cold.
Beverages
hen you sit down to a meal with your family or go out to eat with friends, what is your favorite drink? Is it hot? Is it cold? If you could just drink one thing for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Andrea McElroy
ere’s something about a cold glass of lemonade in the summer. e outside of the glass is sweating from the heat as your clammy hands grab it to bring it up to your mouth to drink, but you know as soon as you take a sip that, you will instantly feel refreshed. Lemonade does that on a hot summer day. It’s just cold and refreshing. at slice of lemon on the edge of your glass just gives you the feeling of summer from its bright yellow color and taste of citrus. It’s just a feel-good drink any time of year, really.
Stressful day at work or out mowing the lawn? Maybe you can go for an ice-cold brewski or glass of wine? Something to come home to just to take the edge o . I know it has that effect on some people, and it’s de nitely a feel-good drink. (Enter the drum
noise here of “ba-dum-tss”) Ya know, the sound made a er a joke? Drink too much, and it will make you feel really good! Haha. is is one drink I am not big on: alcohol. I am honestly not a big drinker at all, but sipping on a black cherry Mike’s hard lemonade while I’m on the river is de nitely something I enjoy every now and then.
What about a hot mug of coffee, hot cocoa, or tea? I feel like everyone has their thing.
Personally, I am a hot tea drinker. I love Tetley tea, peppermint, chai, and apple cinnamon. A little skinny syrup in it with some milk, and I’ll sip on it as long as I can. It’s de nitely my cozy drink. I want it when I am cold. I want it when I am sick, and I want it at breakfast if I am having something hardier.
We have a big breakfast every Sunday, and when we are home and in the air conditioning, drinking hot tea doesn’t bother me. But, when we are at the river on Sundays and my husband, Chris, makes breakfast on the Blackstone, it’s a whole di erent level. Now, we have
Andrea’s Home Cookin’…
an awning over our camper that gives us shade, and we have two big outdoor carpets that stay there with our big picnic table. So, most of our meals are outdoors.
Let me tell you, though, the heat from the Blackstone and the heat that Mother Earth can put o can be brutal! Sometimes I question myself why we don’t just do cereal every stinkin’ river Sunday morning when it’s that hot. I guess because it just wouldn’t be Sunday morning without our big brekkie, and for some ungodly reason, I still make hot tea. Why? I dunno. At 92 degrees at 10 a.m., I must be out of my ever-loving mind, but I do it.
As I grab that hot mug of hot tea and bring ‘er up to my lip, I rst wipe my upper lip sweat o , then I take a sip. Not even questioning my actions!? (Like Andrea, you are already sweating; let’s not drink lava hot tea right now, OK?) But noooo no. I keep on a-drinkin’! A er a few minutes of drinking it, I now feel myself cooking from the inside out. Like, if my upper lip could sweat on the inside, it would. But do I continue to drink it!? Sure do!
A er breakfast, I can’t get into my bathing suit fast enough, and into the river, I go with Mike’s hard black cherry lemonade and oat my happy butt on the river. ere are just some drinks
I can’t let go, no matter what time of year. Kinda like sippin’ on lemonade on a cold day!
So yes, as for hot drinks, hot tea is my go-to, no matter what the temperature and my daughter Kenzy is just as into it as I am. But cold drinks? It’s not soda. It’s not sweet tea. It’s not even lemonade. My most favorite drink in the whole world is ice water. at’s all I ever drink. Going out to eat? Same thing. e only thing I switch up is I ask for a slice of lemon. at makes it
extra fancy, then, I guess!? Sometimes, all we need is just our favorite drink and a best friend. A favorite drink and a good book. A favorite drink and oating your fanny down the Susquehanny. Just add some snacky snacks, and you have a good time.
As I am sitting here writing this, I just remembered a story from last summer that I should share next week. It has to do with food, heat, and our best friends. is one you won’t want to miss! Grab your favorite drink and, sit down and have another laugh with me next week.
Homemade Lemonade
Ingredients:
• 6 cups of water, divided
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup of lemon juice, seeds removed
Directions:
Combine 1 cup of sugar and 1 cup of water in a small saucepan. Place over medium low heat and stir until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat and allow to cool for ten minutes. Pour the 1 cup of fresh squeezed lemon juice in a pitcher. Add sugar/water mixture of simple syrup. en add the remaining 5 cups of water and stir well. Chill and serve.
Outfits, Not Just Clothes…
2025 Color of the Year
In 2021, Pantone’s color of the year was “Very Peri,” a vibrant periwinkle with violent undertones, which was quite cute and unoffensive.
For 2022, they switched things up and offered two shades, “Ultimate Gray” with “Highlighter Yellow,” and those were harsh days indeed.
Then, 2023 saw “Viva Magenta,” which set lipstick and nail polish choices a blaze.
Bernadette Ulsamer
Last year, Pantone debuted “Peach Fuzz,” which was meant to serve as a heartwarming hue, bringing out feelings of kindness and tenderness.
For 2025, the Color of the Year is “Mocha Mousse,” a true neutral that’s not the deep browns of this past autumn but instead is lighter, with more white in the mix. Camel, more so than beige, comes to mind when searching out this shade. As the website states, “It nurtures us with its suggestion of delectable qualities of chocolate and coffee, answering our desire for comfort.” And yes, now I want a latte. What to do with a neutral? It’s hard to get excited about such a muted tone. However, this color certainly fits with the concept of “quiet luxury” that’s been permeating fashion trends for the past couple of years.
Chances are you probably already have
pieces with this color, or close to it, in your closet.
In case you don’t and are looking to add some classic neutrals to your wardrobe this season, check out Old Navy’s Bell-Sleeve V-Neck Sweater and High-Waisted Crop Kick Flare sweater pants, both in camel. These pieces, worn together, play right into the sweater set trend from a few weeks back. Plus, who wouldn’t want to pick up some new loungewear to hunker down and get cozy this season?
If you’re looking to take Mocha Mousse outside, there are plenty of camel overcoats to choose from, many of which are on sale.
There is London Fog’s Tower Wool-Blend Coat available from Kohl’s that comes in a long and lean silhouette. Michael Kors’ Wool Blend Wrap Coat hits at knee-length and can be cinched at the waist with the fabric belt. Or Topshop’s Double-Breasted Coat over on Asos.com. Any of these options would amp up the sophistication level when thrown over a casual look or work as outerwear for a dressier outfit. Loungewear and coats are all well and good but can become kind of a big commitment. For the more cautious folks, try dipping your sartorial toes into Mocha
Charles & Keith’s Midori Geometric Tote Bag comes in a creamy camel with a detachable and adjustable strap and roomier interior to work both as a day or evening bag.
For a sportier vibe, there’s New Balance Unisex Fresh Foam X1080 Utility sneaker. Sure, this running shoe can be worn to work out just as easily as it can be styled with black knitwear and jeans for a neutral yet fresh winter look.
On the beauty front, nail polish is the lowest commitment approach to test drive any color trend. For Mocha Mousse, check out Essie’s Expressie Polish in “Never Skip A Beat,” a midtone brown neutral with red undertones. is quick-dry formula will have you drumming your nails on trend in no time.
For a shimmery, take a look at Victoria Beckham’s Satin Kajal eyeliner in cinnamon. is creamy liner’s warm tone is an extremely attering shade versus harsher black liners. Finish your glam face with Makeup by Mario Moistureglow’s Plumping Lip Color in So Nude, Caramel, or Mocha Raisin for a no-makeup makeup look.
Lastly, home décor. Pantone’s Color of the Year isn’t limited to fashion and makeup; it also in uences design and tech products. ink of accent lamps, a few throw pillows, or maybe even some new paint or carpet in comforting brown, caramel, clay, or terracotta to refresh your interiors.
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PUBLIC ESTATE AUCTION #592
Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 5:00PM 92 Industrial Park Rd., Muncy, PA
(Selling at our Gallery on the Farm, Look for the Windmill)
5:00 – or there ‘bouts-(Outback): – Asst. Glassware, Carnival, Pink Depression, Glass Juicers, Syrup Dispensers – I Robot Floor Mopping System – Eden Pure Heater – Old Record Albums – Men’s Leather Hats – Foot Massager, electric – Honeywell Fan on a Stand – Adjustable Table – Hammock – Clamp on Light – Wall, Pocket Magazine Rack – Wrought Iron
Décor – Boyd’s Bears – Assortment of Area Rugs.
lic.com. ey feature a tongue-in-cheek
lic.com. ey feature a tongue-in-cheek Mocha Mousse print of forest and moose silhouettes against a brown background. You can get this graphic on a phone case, co ee mug, tapestry, or wall art.
Amazon also o ers many types of caramel-tinted home goods like a Crevent fringe blanket, a fantestictyan glass vase, and even an AGV Lighting glass co ee table under $200.
Mocha Mousse, unlike some of its predecessors, will not go out of style quickly because natural hues rarely do. So, you can take comfort in splurging on investment pieces or redecorating in this shade, knowing you’ll be stylish for years, if not decades, to come.
5:30 – or there ‘bouts-(Main Hall): – Longaberger baskets & Hummels –Jadeite S & P, Sugar, Pie & Bake dish – Campbell’s Soup Adv. Thermometer –
Coca Cola Diner lamp w/ S & P – Red & White Ice O Matic – Tin Bread Saver, Orange – Ransburg Bowl, fl oral – Fiesta, Arch top toaster – Mugsy, Toothache Dog cookie jar, Shawnee pottery (similar S & P’s) – Halls Poppy Seed Bowls –Kaldun & Bogle Dish w/ Monkey & Bananas – Royal Crown Cow Tureen w/ ladle – Vintage Candle Stick Telephone – Corning ware dishes - Numerous DVD’s – 70 pc. Longaberger Pottery Dining Set, Green Floral Design – Hummel’s – Buyer’s
Choice Caroler’s – Quilt’s – Footed Cast pot – Beauty Clothes Drying Rack, 8 Fingers – Kerosene Jug, Queen – Gray Enamel Coffeepot, Funnel, Fish Poacher – Blue Enamel Berry Pail – Blue Stripe Stoneware Mixing Bowls – CI pot Scrubber – Pr. Glass Amber Candlesticks with Prisms – Red Rose & Bruton Sniffing Snuff
– Star wire ring letter holder – Easter glass egg – Brass Kerosene Lamp – 2 gal Jug, W.A. Gray & Sons, Potobello, ME. – Brown/ Yellow Stoneware Mixing Bowl
– Edgar Nutmeg Grater – Dough Scraper – McCoy, Hulls, Carnival glass items – Blue Hen on Nest – Souvenir Bloomsburg Fair – Chocolate Set – M&M Candy Dispensers – CD’s – DVD’s – Binocular’s, Simmons 10x50 – Polish Pottery Pcs. –Cordial Set – Household Décor - Office Supplies – X-Mas Décor – Oak Wall Clock
– Hand Blown Glass Ornaments – Glassware – Ross & Simons, Silver Bracelet, Italy – Instant Pot – Electron Instrument, Checks for electrical shorts – Shirley Temple Glassware – Candle Cutters – Deluxe Box of Evening In Paris – Chimney Covers – Brown Stoneware Jug – Red Handle Kitchen Utensils – Bowl & Pitcher - #3 Red Wing Jug – Collections of Matches/ Tobacco, Sewing Kits – Doilies –Coke & Cream of Wheat Pictures – Pie Rack – Tin Picnic Basket – Fishing Pole in Wooden Box – Salt Crock – Universal #1 Food Chopper on stand – Hog scraper, Grater, Choppers – Wooden charger – Wooden Sign, Delbert K. Perry, Architect – Wooden Grain Rake – Candleholders – Lenox Pcs – Metal Clock with Griffi n Design - Lamps – Bessie Pease Gutman Baby Picture – Brass Tea kettle 6:30 - Furniture – Used Samsung 32” TV – Uph. Wingback Chair, Checkered fl oral – Oak Slant faced, drop front Secretary, 2 glass door book case over 3 drawers – Clayton Marcus Uph. Chair, fern – Oak Lighted Curio Cabinet, 4 shelves, 77h x 25w x13d – Oak Chest with Mirror, 6 drawers, 68h x 30w x 19d –Cane Seat Chair – Floor Lamp, Heavy Metal Base w/ Tiffany Style Shade, 68h x 17w – Like new, LazBoy Power Lift Recliner, Dark Grey Uph.– Small, 3 Panel Screen, White w/ Floral Insets, 36w x 39h – Cochrane Uph. Swivel Rocker Chair, Geometric Design – Blue floral needle pt. Piano Bench – Ficus Tree – 1 Door Pine, Storage Cabinet, 2 Shelves, 32h x 38w x 19d – Rectangular, Blk ptd. Kitchen table, 33 1/2w x 39 w/4 matching chairs - Oak, 2 Glass Door Cabinet w/ 4 Shelves, 60h x 38w x 14 ½d – Glass Curio Cabinet w/4 Tiers, 78h x 52w – Child’s Oak Training Seat – Storage Chest, Ptd. Red, Heart Design. 6:45 – 2012 Nissan Xterra, Mileage 223k – VIN 5N1AN0NW0CC504520
Auctioneer Note: FULL listing & pictures on auctionzip.com (enter #5545) or GoToAuctions.com(enter 5228). Chairs provided, good food and laughter is available!!.
Terms: Cash or good PA check. Credit cards (include lost 3% Discount). All verbal statements take precedence over previously written materials. All items are sold “AS IS, WHERE IS”, No guaranties made by the seller. Signifi cant Incident Date 01/25/25. “NO BUYER’S PREMIUM”. PA Sales tax applies.
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BETTY HEFFNER ESTATE AUCTION
Due to parking issues , We will be o ering at Public Auction the Betty He ner Estate at the Montour DeLong Fair Complex, Located at 5848 Broadway Road [Washingtonville] Danville, Pa. 17821. Follow Signs from Rt 54 & Rt 254 Day of Auction.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2025
Starting at 9:00
LOCAL ANTIQUES • GENERAL STORE ITEMS COLLECTIBLES • FURNITURE
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RISHEL’S GENERAL STORE & POST OFFICE - Ottawa,Pa. Montour County: Brass U.S.POST OFFICE Plate by Yale & Towne Mfg Co, e Wrigley Jr. Postal Scale; Fairbanks Cast Iron Pan Scale; Ideal Postal Scale; Leather Lockable Postal Bag; Green elds Pure Sugar Stick Candy Box w/ Label; Glass Sugar Stick Store Jars; J.P. Coats Countertop Spool Cabinet; A.E.StaleyMfg. Co.Cream Corn Starch Wooden Box;D.M.Ferry & Co. Wooden Flower Seed Box; Glass Barrel Jar w/ Metal Bail Handle ; Mid Century Green Upholstered Barrel Chair [ From Dr. Rishel’s O ce- Ottawa]; LOCAL COLLECTIBLES: D.ACK –Mooresburg, Pa. Brown Glaze Jug; J.F.Ack Brown Glaze Crock[ w/ crack]; He ner Funeral Home 1946 Turbotville, Pa. Calendar; Emerson He ner Lighted Funeral Home Sign; Bronze He ner Funeral Home House Plaque; Jos.M. Schain – Berwick,Pa. Buckwalter Range Compact Mirror; Various Advertising Pencils & Pens; Cooper’s Service Station –Washingtonville. Pa. Ashtray; 1964,65,68 Danville High School Yearbooks; Deitrich’s Dairy Metal Porch Box; Maurer’s Dairy Tall Round Baby Face Pyro Painted Qt Milk Bottle- Shamokin; Watsontown Wilson Walkie Ramp Walkers: [Soldier, Sailor, Black Mammy, Easter Rabbit, Pig Faced Rabbit; Penguin]; Plus Many More Local Items to Be Found; Brown Top Pickle Crocks; Blue Spongeware Mixing Bowl; Kerosene Finger & Pedistal Lamps; Wooden Co ee Grinder; Green Pottery Milch Pitcher; Early Blown Glass “PICNIC” Amber Flask Bottle; Decorated Milch Can; Wooden Bucket; Brass Bucket; Weller Oak Leaf Vase; Stereoscope w/ Viewing Cards; 1 Pc. 84in High Blind Door Walnut Corner Cupboard w/ Great Molding ; Needlepoint Victorian Balloon Back Chairs; Soldier Head Vase; Vintage Mid Century Candles; Gurley Novelty Candles; So wood Stepback Dry Sink; Watt Pottery Poinsettia Milch Pitcher; Bamboo Bookshelf; Various Cups & Saucers; Carnival Glass Pcs; Walnut Deepwell Frames w/ Covered Bridge Prints; Milkglass Stacking Candy Dish; From e DeLong Mansion: [3 Bottle Decanter Set w/ Ornate Box w/ Secret Drawer; Set of Fish Plates and serving Pcs;]; [2] Silverware Flatware Sets; Few pcs Sterling Silver; Gold Masonic & Consistory Men’s Rings; Elgin 25yr Case Pocket Watch; Large Selection of Ladies Jewelry; AWS Army Airforce Ass’t Chief Observer Wing Pin; Conastoga Wagon Lamp; Lovell Mfg, Co, Wringer Wooden Stand; Cast Iron Fluter; Brass School Bells; Cow Bells; Windsor Chair; Vintage Rotary Dial Telephone; Hummel Boy w/ Basket Figurine; One Room Schoolhouse Desk w/ Inkwell; Pottery Inkwell; Various Local History Books Victorian Platform Rocker; TOYS: [Vintage Early German Dolls, Mickey Mouse Library of Games, e Little Red Hen Laying Chicken, Chubby e Reading Bear; Mechanical Drummer Bear; Metal Noise Makers, Smokey Bear Doll]; VINTAGE PENN STATE LEATHER FOOTBALL HELMET [Stitching issues]; Pennsbury Rooster Dinnerware Set; Childs Oak and Cane seat Rocker; 2 Section Barrister Bookcase; Jar of Marbles; Vintage German Mettlach Beer Steins [#2580, 2882, 2105, 2176, 2083, 2181, 2373, 1786,] Victorian Marbletop Parlor Stands; Wooden Cradle; Tall Case Grandfathers Clock; Wooden Clothes Tree; Wooden 1 Drawer Sewing Stands; Oak China Cabinet; Vintage Ladies Hats; 4pc Pennsylvania House Bedroom Suite; 3pc Spoon Carved Oak Bedroom Suite; Oak washstands; Oak Case Treadle Sewing Machine; Barn Lanterns; Square Galv. Tubs; Early Church Wooden Pew; Wicker Fireside Funeral Baskets; Tin “Educators” Cracker Box; Mason 1858 Small Jar w/ PTD Nov 2 on bottom; Decorated set of 4 Plank Bottom Chairs; Drop Leaf Tables; 1 Hole Corn Sheller; 1 Row Horse Drawn Planter; Cast Iron Butcher Kettle w/ Crack; Ice Tongs; Hay Spear; Alum. Step Ladders; Decorated Water Can; Glass Hen on Nest; Seasonal Decorations; Wall Drug of South Dakota Metal Sign; Cast Alum. Sitting Rabbit Doorstop; Copper Tea Kettle; Various Cook and Bake wares; Printed Tau cheins [some Hand Colored]; Early German Dovetailed Dower Chest w/ 2 Bottom Drawers, Fishtail Hinges and Grab Lock & Key [missing pulls]; Fancy High Wheel Egg Shape Wicker Baby Buggy; Plus 100 Boxes in Attic Still To be Gone ru- Treasures Await Us!!!!
AUCTION NOTE: Make plans today to be in attendace of a Great Auction of a Long Standing Family in Montour Co. Ranging From Country Doctor, General Store Owner, Postmaster and Undertaker and Local Historian- We Have Something For You!!!
TERMS: Cash, Good PA. Check; [ Credit Cards w/ 4% Service Fee] ;No Buyers Premium Charged Auction Held in Heated Hall • Great Parking • Great Eats From Fair Association
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AUCTIONEERS: Michael & David Weaver 17696 Russell Rd., Allenwood, Pa. 17810
The Mayor’s Warning: Wanted: Someone to Make Brandon Park Safe for Women
Compiled by Lou Hunsinger
Jr.
Mayor Gilmore warns women to stay out of Brandon Park after nightfall.
“You can’t tell who is lurking behind trees and bushes,” he said.
This too, despite the fact that Brandon Park is well within the city limits, where citizens are supposed to have a reasonable measure of police protection.
Last summer when the “Gazette and Bulletin” exposed the shameful condition of things at Brandon Park, an officer was assigned there in plain clothes duty and had broken up the roughneck gangs who were making nights hideous in
the parks, he was withdrawn.
As a result of this withdrawal the hoodlums have returned, and it is no longer safe for women to pass through the park after dark.
Hence the mayor’s warning.
But if Brandon Park is as bad as the mayor says it is, why does he not have it cleaned up?
The park is a gift to the people of Williamsport. Abuses that have been committed there in the past year are a disgrace to the city and ought to be stopped.
Make Brandon Park safe for women. It is ridiculous to ask women returning to their homes at night in the northern part of the city to detour around Brandon Park.
Figuring Out Y: Weird Words From Our Penultimate Letter
By Joseph W. Smith III
As we wrapped “Weird Words” for 2024, your local vocab-lover focused on oddball terms starting and ending with the letter X. ( is was an e ort to nish out the Xmas theme that su used our issues throughout December.)
So it seems logical to follow that with sets of words employing Y and Z — either at the start or the end. Let’s look at Y rst, and save Z for later:
Brumby (BRUM-bee, noun) – Australian term for a wild, unbroken horse. I came upon this recently in Nevil Shute’s cult-fave novel A Town Like Alice (1950) — which makes a great excuse to plug this sadly neglected author, who was aptly nicknamed “the prince of storytellers.”
ough On the Beach is his best-known, I prefer Pied Piper, Pastoral, Trustee from the Toolroom or the recently reissued Landfall.
Joukery (JOOK-uh-ree, noun) – Scottish word that means swindling or trickery. It’s a form of jouk, meaning to duck or dodge — with a related classic in the world of weird words: joukerypawkery (a.k.a., jiggery-pokery). Among many dictionaries, I could nd that mouthful only in Merriam-Webster online — where it’s essentially a synonym for
joukery. Good luck getting it past your spell-checker.
Numpty (NUMP-tee, noun) – Also Scottish slang, this means fool or idiot — any person lacking intelligence.
Sonsy (SAHN-zee, adj.) – Yet another slang term from the British isles, sonsy means buxom or attractive. e former of those two synonyms is a word we don’t use much anymore; it means: “vigorously or healthily plump,” “full-bosomed” or “full of gaiety” (again from MW online). Also spelled sonsie.
Syzygy (SIZZ-uh-jee, noun) – Complex term having to do with an alignment of three celestial bodies, such as the earth, the sun and another planet. I had to look up this charming word a er hearing it in the 1986 movie Desert Bloom — another sadly neglected cultural artifact, in this case featuring what I consider Jon Voight’s nest performance.
(Note: is “syzygy” entry is reprised from an early “Weird Words” in 2023; but given our current theme, I couldn’t resist re-using a three-syllable word whose only vowel is Y!)
ymy (TIE-mee, adj.) – is is simply the adjective form of thyme: “of, pertaining to, resembling, or characteristic thyme” (Dictionary.com).
Yashmak (YAHSH-mahk [or YASHmack], noun) – Veil over the face worn
by Muslim women in public.
Yemmer (YEM-uh, noun) – Only the massive and idiosyncratic Collins has this one: “a southwest English form of ember.” As in much regional British speech, the nal R-sound is unpronounced. (As an example: Can’t you just hear a British person saying, “E’s veddy clev-uh.”)
On a cool side-note: If you follow this R-less pronunciation principle for Winnie-the-Pooh’s friend Eeyore, you get “EE-yaw” — which, of course, sounds exactly like a donkey braying.
Yobbo (YOB-oh, noun) – Hmm. We seem to be majoring in British slang this week. Here’s another from that category; it means “a teenage lout or hooligan.”
Ytterbium (ih-TURR-bee-um, noun)
– A rare so metal, element No. 70 on the periodic table. e similar ytterbite is a related mineral substance (a.k.a. gadolinite). According to Dictionary.com, both of these strange-sounding terms originate from Ytterby, a Swedish quarry where the metal was discovered.
Yurt (YURT, noun) – Another reprise from an earlier “Weird Words” (Oct. 2023), this can’t-leave-it-out Y-word indicates an Asian tent — a sort of dome made with skins stretched over latticework; similar to a wigwam.
Always seeking suggestions for future themes in these word columns (robbwhitefan@gmail.com). Happily, I was able to think of some decent groupings in recent weeks — and now you know Y.
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The Roving Sportsman… Hinge Cuts and Brush Piles
By Jon Pries
There are good days and not such good days to head to the woods to do some habitat work. e past few days, with temperatures below zero and wind chill temperatures well below zero, were not good days! But as things warm up a bit and we return to more comfortable conditions; it will be time to pick up the chainsaw and head to the woods. Corn elds have been picked, and elds that normally provide clover or alfalfa for deer are o en snow-covered this time of year. As the last of the acorns are being consumed by deer, they will be seeking other food sources. A predominant source of nutrition for deer throughout the winter months are buds and the tender branches of hardwood trees, and this is where you and your chainsaw can be of help.
Hinge cuts:
Most o en, when felling a tree, you cut completely through the trunk using one or two cuts to drop the tree to the forest oor. Instead of cutting completely through the trunk of a tree, when you do a Hinge cut, you make a cut at a downward angle and do NOT cut completely through the trunk but stop short leaving a portion of the trunk still attached to the trunk. As the tree falls, this slab of trunk, or hinge, remains intact and allows water and nutrition to continue to ow to the downed tree. us, the tree is able to continue to live for years and provide several years’ worth of buds and nutrition for deer.
Hinge cuts do not work well on large mature trees and provide minimal bene t on small immature trees, but they work very well on medium-growth trees. Deer will not consume all of the buds and
tender twigs, and what remains can function as cover and block or direct the direction of travel of deer. By correctly felling medium-sized trees using the Hinge cut method, you can actually create funnels and travel routes. ese funnels can be created between bedding areas and feeding areas or can establish desired entry points into food plots. Brush piles:
Rabbit populations seem to rise and fall over the years in a cyclical nature. When you are in the woods over these winter months, you may be able to discover that there are rabbits inhabiting your hunting area. If so, while you are in the woods this winter cutting your supply of rewood, consider making a few brush piles to bene t the local rabbit and songbird population.
Place 4 or 5 logs — 6-8 feet in length — on the ground, parallel to each other, with about 12 inches of space between them. On top of these logs, place heavy branches crosswise and then pile on the
brush on top of these branches. Songbirds will use the brush as a nesting site, and rabbits can run in between the logs to escape from aerial predators. When these brush piles are initially made, deer will browse on the buds and twigs of the freshly cut branches. ese brush piles can be placed on the outside of funnels you may have created using the Hinge cuts mentioned above, placed strategically along logging roads or located around the outside edges of food plots. In future winters, you can pile on more fresh brush, which will re-establish the cover of the logs below and provide some fresh buds and twigs for the deer.
As always, whatever you can do to improve the habitat for one animal or bird ends up bene tting multiple birds and animals. e living treetops that occur a er hinge cutting and the brush piles that you add to your property will also be used by hen turkeys as they secure a nesting site for their clutch of poults.
NIPPENOSE CHIMNEYS & STOVES
I’m sure it’s no secret that me, my wife, and several of my buddies love to spend time on the ice during the winter months.
Over the last few years, safe ice has been hard to come by, but fortunately, we were able to get on the ice several days at the end of December. A warm spell of rain wiped out our hard water, but the recent cold spell has put us back on the ice.
Certainly, in this early ice shing season, it’s very important to use caution since the ice thickness is not uniform throughout the surface of the lake or pond. is past Saturday, we had at least four inches of hard, clear ice, and the shing was pretty decent. While I have ice shed for all kinds of sh with di erent equipment and various baits and lures, one of
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my favorite hard water pursuits is pan shing. When I say pan sh, I’m basically referring to bluegills, crappies, and perch. Pan sh are highly sought a er by the ice- shing crowd, and for good reasons.
For one, pan sh are often very active even during those bitterly cold winter months, albeit they will o en be in deeper water or in schools at middepth or lower. e crappies tend to be more active and willing to take your o erings early in the day and again late in the day. e bluegills and perch seem to show up at almost any time of the day.
Besides being fairly active and catchable, pan sh are also highly sought a er during the ice- shing season because they are excellent dining fare. When properly lleted and skinned, they can be prepared in a number of di erent ways.
Simply dipping the llets in eggs and then cracker crumbs and then frying them in olive oil is hard to beat. To be honest, once they have been prepared and fried, I can’t tell the di erence between one species or the other — they all taste great. Ten pan sh of average size provide 20 llets; for my wife and I, that’s a good meal. Whatever is le over is my lunch the next day.
A couple of factors go a long way towards helping to put some sh in that frying pan. Keeping your ice rigs fairly light and sensitive is a good idea. It’s not at all unusual for pan sh to hit very lightly, and detecting a strike can be di cult with gear that is not sensitive. Yes, you can use a small oat or bobber and be ready to set the hook as soon as it pops, but I like to sh by keeping a tight line and feeling for a hit. Sometimes, those hits are very light and barely detectable. I’ve also hooked sh even when I didn’t feel any kind of strike, but instead, the line simply began moving to one side of the ice hole. I always keep
a tight line to detect hits and watch for that line movement.
Finally, you want to keep your ice shing lures small enough for the pan sh to get them in their mouth. Bluegills especially have small mouth openings, while crappies may have a little bigger bite, but I still like small ice jigs with some kind of bait attached. Mealworms, wax worms, butter worms, and small chunks of earthworms or small pieces of night crawlers slipped on the tiny jig will likely add to the action.
Well, hopefully, we will have some ice for the rest of winter, providing it stays cold enough; I’m already making plans for my next outing.
My wife, Sheila, with a nice crappie.
Pre Season Service Special
DNotre Dame haters begin to cheer for the Irish.”
ays after Penn State’s hopes for a national championship were dashed by a series of questionable play calls and lack of execution, the topic of conversation at a church social gathering was predictable. While second-guessing is nearly 100% accurate, the Nittany Lion fans present never-the-less vented their feelings and disappointment over Notre Dame’s 27-24 win in the Orange Bowl national semifinal.
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Often looked upon as one of the privileged elite of college football, following former coach Brian Kelly’s departure, looking for greener pastures at LSU, Freeman’s expertise and likable style have been able to return the program to its championship pedigree — where the Irish have found a considerable amount of success against ranked opponents.
Joining the conversation late, one parishioner seemed to sum up the consensus feeling by stating, “Who cares? I’m not even going to watch the game. I wish there was a way both those teams could lose the game.”
But for me, Freeman’s true class and professionalism shined brightly moments after the Penn State win when confronted by ESPN sideline reporter Molly McGrath. After the highlight win of his young coaching career, of all the questions that could have been asked, McGrath told Freeman: “You are the first black head coach to go to a National Championship game in college football. How much does that mean to you?”
I have no way of knowing, but I am assuming the Fighting Irish had more local fans cheering them on than the PSU-hated Buckeyes. Either way, the results of that game are now history, as Ohio State or Notre Dame are still celebrating Monday’s national championship victory.
As the road to the National Championship game played out, I recall a comment made by one of the TV talking heads referencing Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman, now in his third year at the helm, by stating, “Marcus Freeman has made some of the
She could just as easily have asked the race-baited question relating to his Asian heritage, of which he is both.
Having little reaction to those words, Freeman calmly responded: “I’ve said this before: I don’t ever want to take attention away from the team. It is an honor, and I hope all coaches — minorities, Black, Asian, White, it doesn’t matter; great
people continue to get opportunities to lead young men like this. This ain’t about me; this is about us, and we’re going to celebrate what we’ve done because it’s something special.”
Social media erupted over McGrath’s question, with one person writing: “What a weird question, why make it about race at this moment? He was clearly uncomfortable. Why does ESPN try to make everything about race or gender?”
Freeman stood tall in the moment and had every reason to be proud of what he had built at Notre Dame as he led his team up against his alma mater in the National championship game.
While coaching character is to be applauded, it has been well-documented how the college game has changed in recent years with the advent of NIL (name, image, likeness) and the transfer portal. Coming off its Orange Bowl win, Notre Dame has increased its college football payout to $20 million and has among its ranks some high-priced talent that includes offensive tackle Joe Alt ($870,000), cornerback Benjamin Morrison ($526,000) and quarterback Riley Leonard ($100,000). Ohio State has also spread the wealth and spent “Around $20 million” to football players, according to athletic director Ross Bjork. Defensive end J.T. Tuimolan is among the highest paid at $320,000.
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Those players’ NIL payouts pale in comparison to the game’s top-paid coaches. That list includes: Kirby Smart, Georgia, $13,282,580; Dabo Sweeney, Clemson $11,132,775; Steve Sarkision, Texas, $10,600,000; Lincoln Riley, USC, $10.043,418; Ryan Day, Ohio State, $10,021,250; Mike Norwell, Florida State, $10,000,000; Kalen DeBoer, Alabama, $10,000,000; Brian Kelly, LSU, $9,975,000; Mark Stoops, Kentucky, $9,013,600; and Josh Heupel, Tennessee, $9,000,000.
Don’t feel sorry for PSU’s James Franklin. He ranks 13th on the money coaching train at $8,500,000, with a bunch of bonus money thrown in.
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Research indicates the top ten highest paid NIL college football players include: Shedeur Sanders, Colorado QB, $6.1 million; Travis Hunter, Colorado, Heisman Trophy winner wide receiver/cornerback,
While specific numbers could not be collaborated, Penn State is working the NIL circuit. Omar Easy, a former PSU and Kansas City Chief player, is now the director of the PSU Brand Academy, established in 2023. It is an initiative created that seeks to offer a transformational companion to the financial transactions players conduct by teaching athletes how to navigate the NIL properly.
Seems the famous line from the 1996 film Jerry Maguire. “Show me the money” was way ahead of its time!
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EXCAVATORS: 2024 BOBCAT E88 EROPS, THUMB, ONLY 500 1-OWNER HRS!! W/ BALANCE OF WARRANTY; BOCAT E85 EROP ONLY 3300 HRS.; BOBCAT E80 EROPS; BOBCAT E50 EROPS-2800HRS; BOBCAT E20 OROPS; PLUS MORE
GENERAL FARM MACHINERY
Planting/Tillage: JD 750 15’ no till drill, 2 pth swivel hitch; JD 7200 6 RN corn planter, liquid pop-up, row markers, w/ JD 250 digital monitor; Crop Care 500 gal. hi wheel sprayer, 45’ booms, controller & GPS; 7 tooth pull type chisel plow; JD 3 btm trailer plow; 14’ cultipacker. Haying: JD 946 13’ MoCo. Flails, 2 pt swivel hitch; JD 336 baler w/ pan thrower; NH 258 rake; star tedder; Wifo QT bale spear; 3 pth bale spear; 4 metal rack hay wagons 2 – 9x20 & 2-8x16; Others: 1518 15’ batwing mower, chain kit; Kilbros 350 gravity bin wagon w/ fertilizer auger.
SKID LOADERS: CAT 259D FULL CAB, 2 SPD. ONLY 1000 1-OWNER HRSLIKE NEW; BOBCAT T770 FULL CAB, 2 SPD., 2000 HRS.; BOBCAT T750; BOBCAT T450; BOBCAT MT85 WALK BEHIND; CASE TR310 FULL CAB, 2750 HRS.; GEHL R 220 2 SPD; PLUS MORE TELEHANDLERS & LIFTS: GEHL RS 842, OROPS ONLY 3270 HRS.; GENIE GTH 844 OROPS 4145 HRS.; (2) JLG 450AJ MAN LIFTS (2014& 2018)-NICE; BOBCAT CT2025 COMPACT TRACTOR/LOADER/BACKHOE ONLY 300 HRS.!!!!
PLUS LOTS COMING IN DAILY
NOTE: Sellers retiring from farming, not a large Auction, but the quality is here. Everything is very very clean & nice. Remember no small items - starting on big machinery
NEW EQUIPMENT: 2– 40’ shipping containers, 200-300 pieces of excavators, walk behind skid steers, screening plant, snow pushers, Buckets, Grapples, Forks, welding tables, skid steer tires, etc. etc. Lots more.
ACCEPTING ITEMS TIL JAN 23 OR CALL OFFICE 570-546-6907
TERMS: Cash or good Pa check day of sale, Out of state buyers unknown to Auction Co must have bank letter of credit. Nothing removed until settle for. 5% buyers premium for onsite bidders.
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uch love, folks. I trust this New Year is o to a great start. My heart goes out to those in Southern California. I have touched base with my parents concerning the res. ey reside in West Hollywood. All is well for them, but they know many who were impacted. My father has sent me some incredible photos. Several of his favorite hiking spots are no longer. Total devastation. Scary stu , sports fans. Continue to think of them.
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every page of a Cabela catalog. He leads the way, and I gladly follow. Chris and his son Jase are killing it on the ice. I was getting jealous of their pictures, so I asked to tag along. e six-year-old Spangler balked at rst. But he quickly changed his mind a er a HAMILTON. I pay to hang out with my young friends. I still tip him. I arrived at the northern access of Rose Valley Lake at a quarter to 4:00. e Weatherbug App said it was a raw 17 degrees. Chris had already set up shop. ey were just a few clicks from the parking lot. I was very surprised to nd several others braving the elements. Do you like my old blaze orange bibs?
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I had an opportunity to do some ice shing. But my plans changed at the very last minute. So here I am with nothing to say. How about one of my favorites from the archives? My man, Jace, is now 11 years old. is was 5 years ago.
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So, it’s been a few weeks, and I am de nitely experiencing a void. I only wanted to get outside to try the new stu that I scored. I desperately needed some action, so I reached out to a fellow chum from work.
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JD 4450 tractor, CAH, 15 spd power shift, 14.9-46” duals, 3 hyds, 8100 hrs-real sharp; ‘64 JD 4020 tractor, power shift, roll-bar, 18.4-38” rubber; JD Cyclone B tractor-real nice; JD Cyclone B Tractor for parts; 9500 SIDEHILL COMBINE, Four wheel drive, 3496 thrasher hrs. (very sharp) JD 643 6RN corn head
Super Clean Owner/Operator equipment
4 JOHN DEERE TRACTORS - COMBINE
JD 4450 tractor, CAH, 15 spd power shi , 14.9-46” duals, 3 hyds, 8100 hrs-real sharp; ‘64 JD 4020 tractor, power shi , roll-bar, 18.4-38” rubber; JD Cyclone B tractor-real nice; JD Cyclone B Tractor for parts; 9500 SIDEHILL COMBINE, Four wheel drive, 3496 thrasher hrs. (very sharp) JD 643 6RN corn head - homemade header cart - JD 920 20’ ex Grain Head ‘91 Ford 9000 10 wheel truck –3406 cat 10 spd LL, w/ 16’ steel grain dump box hi sides- roll tarp
- homemade header cart - JD 920 20’ flex Grain Head ‘91 Ford 9000 10 wheel truck –3406 cat 10 spd LL, w/ 16’ steel grain dump box hi sides- roll tarp
Chris Spangler and I have been good friends for a very long time. But ever since I started working for Chris and the family business, we don’t get a chance to bond. He is a few years younger, and he is quite the sherman. Chris has been great in terms of being one of my y- shing mentors. Spangler has all kinds of fancy gadgets. I o en joke and say that he has something from
I immediately noticed their new fancy gear. From gas-powered augers to multiple ice- shing combos. One enormous cargo sled and a propane heater. Portable blinds to state-of-the-art electronics. It was amazing. All of this just for me?
“Jase has been slaying ‘em,” Chris, a proud pop, said with a grin. “Why don’t you pull up next to him? Here. Use this. at color combo is banging. Are you familiar with one of these?”
Chris pointed to a GARMIN Ice Master 4000 in a shiny blue weatherproof case. Um. No. Sorry guys. I am just an extreme wading sherman and had absolutely zero experience with such high-tech so-
GENERAL FARM MACHINERY
15’ no till drill, 2 pth swivel hitch; JD 7200 6 RN corn planter, liquid fertilizer, 250 digital monitor; Crop Care 500 gal. hi wheel sprayer, 45’ booms, hyd fold, pull type chisel plow; JD 3 btm trailer plow; 14’ cultipacker. MoCo. Flails, 2 pt swivel hitch; JD 336 baler w/ pan thrower; NH 258 rake; NH 163 4 spear; 3 pth bale spear; 4 metal rack hay wagons 2 – 9x20 & 2-8x16; chain kit; Kilbros 350 gravity bin wagon w/ fertilizer auger. from farming, not a large Auction, Everything is very very clean & nice. starting on big machinery check day of sale, nothing
GENERAL FARM MACHINERY
GENERAL FARM MACHINERY
Planting/Tillage: JD 750 15’ no till drill, 2 pth swivel hitch; JD 7200 6 RN corn planter, liquid fertilizer, pop-up, row markers, w/ JD 250 digital monitor; Crop Care 500 gal. hi wheel sprayer, 45’ booms, hyd fold, controller & GPS; 7 tooth pull type chisel plow; JD 3 btm trailer plow; 14’ cultipacker.
Planting/Tillage: JD 750 15’ no till drill, 2 pth swivel hitch; JD 7200 6 RN corn planter, liquid fertilizer, pop-up, row markers, w/ JD 250 digital monitor; Crop Care 500 gal. hi wheel sprayer, controller & GPS; 7 tooth pull type chisel plow; JD 3 btm trailer plow; 14’ cultipacker. Haying: JD 946 13’ MoCo. Flails, 2 pt swivel hitch; JD 336 baler w/ pan thrower; NH 258 rake; NH 163 4 star tedder; Wifo QT bale spear; 3 pth bale spear; 4 metal rack hay wagons 2 1518 15’ batwing mower, chain kit; Kilbros 350 gravity bin wagon w/ fertilizer auger.
NOTE: Sellers retiring from farming, not a large Auction, but the quality is here. Everything is very very clean & nice. Remember no small items - starting on big machinery TERMS: Cash or good Pa check day of sale, nothing removed until settled for.
NOTE: Sellers retiring from farming, not a large Auction, but the quality is here. Everything is very very clean & nice.
Remember no small items - starting on big machinery
TERMS: Cash or good Pa check day of sale, nothing removed until settled for.
Owners: Craig & Karen Ulmer For info call Craig 570-419-2114 Online bidding
bidding
Jamie
Spencer
nar-pinging devices. It reminded me of a throwback 8-bit Nintendo game. Seriously, I thought we were shing. I didn’t know we were hunting for Red October.
“Well. Here’s your depth,” Chris explained. “We are shing in 6 feet of water. at’s the bottom, and see this small blue beacon? at’s your jig. Now, move your rod. See it bounce up and down? Look. at’s a sh. ere’s another. SET THE HOOK.”
Chris did his very best to sum up years of experience in a short three-minute introductory lesson. He eventually cut the chord. Both Chris and Jace both continued to land jumbo perch and monster gills. I was still trying to gure out those orange and yellow sonar ashes in the freezing cold. Any luck, Spencer? No! My patience was running thin.
“Dad. I caught another one,” Jace yelled. “It’s a perch. Why isn’t Jamie catching anything?”
Okay. I was crushed. Maybe it just wasn’t meant to be. Everyone was catching sh, including this little Montgomery Red Raider wrestler who was now talking trash. He was using the very same setup only ve feet away. We’d switch holes, but he’d only start catching them in the old spot. It’s gotta be me. I’m cursed.
My gloves were completely frozen, and I couldn’t feel my toes. It was starting to get dark, and I thought to myself, how much longer? A few more minutes passed, and just when I was going to give- my sonar went absolutely berserk. I didn’t panic, nor did I call for help. I only tried to remember what my friends discussed.
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I slightly bounced my rod, hoping to entice that red ash that was embedded in the weeds. He came up for a quick peek, and I slowed down my presentation. I felt a slight twitch and quickly set the hook. I realized there was a sh on the other end of my line. I was so excited. Hey guys. I nally got one! Chris was happy, but Jase laughed when he saw my puny prize.
I have caught hundreds and hundreds of sh in my lifetime, but that four-inch baby bluegill was my rst through the ice. Size didn’t matter, and I ended up catching two more. Nothing to brag about, but I was awfully proud. I am still a novice, but I am hooked now.
Special thanks to the Spanglers who taught me some new tricks. Ice shing isn’t for everyone, but I had an absolute blast. Appreciate the patience and advice boys. Frozen lines. Cheers.
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5. Partner to relaxation
9. Mixing
11. Winged nut
13. Expression of blame
15. Vast ocean
16. Comedienne Gasteyer
17. Multiply
19. Meat from a pig (French)
21. Related
22. Rocker Stewart
23. Surprise completely
25. Loon
26. Canister
27. Large, deep-bodied fish
29. Takes forcefully
31. Oil cartel
33. Palmer and Hepburn are two
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41. Witnesses
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46. Satisfy
48. Strong belief
52. One’s physique (slang)
53. More frightening
54. Soup cracker
56. Teaches
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2. Coarse grass
3. Type of gene
4. Door handle
5. Competition
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7. Hunting expeditions
8. Large mollusk
9. Bind securely
10. Former U.S. presidential candidate
11. 2-point plays in football
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18. Codified rules
20. Small dome
24. Chevrotain
26. Male reproductive gland
28. Controversial beliefs
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32. One who confines another
34. Bishop
35. Garlands
37. Bird that flies by the coast
38. Optical device
40. Greek goddess of discord
42. Some are “Rolling”
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45. Thrust a knife into
47. German river
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PETS
PUPPIES
3 MONTH OLD Border Collie, Blue Heeler, Australian Shepherd Cross. Male, Very Friendly. Black With White Feet And White Blaze Down Face, $50.00. 570-7452435
TZU, Black And White, $750.00. 570-692-1472. New Litter Due. 188522
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
8 MALE PUPPIES For Sale. Bred For Treeing Squirrels, Make A Good Pet. Call 570-220-6969. 188439
POMAPOO PUPPIES Vet Checked, Shots And Dewormed. Ready To Go January 15th. Variety Of Colors, $350.00. 814-349-5306. 188531
LIVESTOCK
ROUND PENS ALL SIZES. Livestock Panels. Immediate Delivery. 570-916-3309. 188534
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. Buying Depression Glass. Come Check Us Out. Fall & Winter Hours, Thursday Through Sunday 10-5pm. 570-2591886. 188628
ESTATE SALES
B&S NEXT ESTATE
SALE will be at 1316 Walnut Street Williamsport Pa, on Jan 23, 24 and 25th. Thursday and Friday 8 to 6, and Saturday 8 to noon. Sale includes antique furniture, glassware, 2 pianos and organ. Vintage clothing, ping pong table much more. Check out our site on Facebook for more info. 188625
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 END TIMES EXPLAINED. Duboistown Church 133 Summer Street. Sundays 10am. “What On Earth Is About To Happen?” 717-813-3992 . 188635
PLAYERS WANTED
POKER PLAYERS
WANTED For Hi-Lo Poker Game. Starts Wednesday, 7pm-12am. 570-326-5973. 188420
GENERAL MERCH.
ACORN STAIR LIFT.
Used 1 Year. Best Offer 570951-0204. 188621 FIRE SENSE OUTDOOR
190, Salomon Bindings 747, $75.00. 570-322-3256. 188525 15 NEW 42 FT. TRUSSES. 10.5 In. Overhang. 4-12 Pitch. $100.00 Each. 570745-3885. 188528
FOR SALE PREDATOR
9,000 Generator, $750.00. 272-209-8376. 188446
SNOW BLOWERS AND SNOW THROWERS Priced $125.00-275.00. Phone: 570-980-0157. 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
DISCOUNT METAL
ROOFING & Siding for Houses, Barn, Sheds. Bare, Painted & Stainless Steel. Good Quality Sold As Seconds. Made in Ephrata PA. Email: sales@7174455222. com 717-445-5222. M11
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
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
BATH & SHOWER UPDATES in as little as 1 day! Affordable prices - No payments for 18 months! Life-
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
PREPARE FOR POWER OUTAGES TODAY with a GENERAC home standby generator $0 Down + Low Monthly Pmt with a free Quote – Call now before the
FIREWOOD. Red And White Oak. Cut. Pick-Up Or Delivery. Discount For Multiple Loads. Call 570-2205227. 188526
SEASONED OAK & MAPLE $200.00 A Cord. 570279-1679 or 570-971-7447. Cash Only. 188434
FIREWOOD FOR SALE Mixed Hardwoods, Cut 16” & 18” Lengths. $200.00 A Cord. Delivery Available, Mill Hall. 570-927-0587. 187874
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 877-3051535. 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
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 1-866-5188391. 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! 1-844-317-5246. M11
DENTAL INSURANCE from Physicians Mutual Insurance Company. Coverage for 350 plus procedures. Real dental insurance - NOT just a discount plan. Do not wait! Call now! Get your FREE Dental Information Kit with all the details! 1-877-5531891 www.dental50plus. com/macnet #6258. M11
MOBILEH ELP, America’s premier mobile medical alert system. Whether you’re home or away. For safety & peace of mind. No long term contracts! Free brochure! 1-888489-3936. C11
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! 1-833-399-3595. C11
WANTED TO BUY
CALLAHAN’S
ANTIQUITIES 381 Broad St., Montoursville, PA.
ALWAYS BUYING Quality Antiques, Gold, Silver Top Prices Paid With Immediate Payment. One Piece or Whole Estates. “Member of Certified Appraisers Guild of America”. Open Thursday, Friday, & Saturday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. 570-368-2597. 188205
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
FIREWOOD
BINGO EVERY
BUSINESS SERVICES
DAY’S HOME IMPROVEMENT. Roofing To
Pools And Everything In Between. Free Estimates. 570666-0081 . 188627
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. 188629
WALLPAPER INSTALL-
ER. Want The Designer Look, But Don’t Want The Stress Of Hanging That Paper, Call Me. Experienced. Donna 484-955-8229. 188529
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: 1-855338-4807. M11
RICHART’S FURNITURE REFINISHING AND REPAIR We Make Spindles, We Fix Most Any Loose Chairs. We Also Paint Metal, 570-584-3215. 187369 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
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 1-855-7911626. M11
JACUZZI BATH RE-
MODEL 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
G & W SOUND. DJ Music For Any Occasion Small Or Large. 570-220-5512
WATER DAMAGE
CLEANUP & restoration:
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
REPLACE YOUR ROOF with the best looking and longest lasting material-steel from Erie Metal Roofs! 3 styles & multiple colors available. Guaranteed to last a lifetime! Limited Time Offer up to 50% off installation + Additional 10% off install (military, health & 1st responders.) 1-833-370-1234.
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HEALTHCARE EMPLOYMENT
HEALTHCARE CLEANING NO TIME TO CLEAN?
If You Are Busy With Life And Cleaning Your House Is Just Too Much, Call Me And I Will Take Care Of It For You! Years Of Experience And References Too. Call To Discuss Rates And Services 570-220-3664 NEED A CLEAN HOUSE? No Time? Call ME! I Will Get Your Home Looking Great So You Can Relax! Great Rates, References Available Upon Request. For An Estimate Call Joyce 570-238-1796.
FINANCIAL
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
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
HELP WANTED The Franklin Township Board of Supervisors are accepting resumes for a Roadmaster. Applicants must have management experience, knowledge of all phases of work related to maintenance of roads, knowledge of the care and operation of trucks and equipment. Commercial Driver’s License required. Submit resumes to: Franklin Township P.O. Box 85 Lairdsville, PA 17742 or by email franklints@windstream.net. Resume deadline is Friday, January 31, 2025.
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
HOME FOR SALE
FOR SALE: HOME IN LINDEN. 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 2 Garage, 852 Sq. Ft. On Aprox. 1/2 Acre. Mid 90’s. Move-In Ready. Call 570-337-7860. 188521 APARTMENTS
WESLEY FINANCIAL
GROUP, LLC Timeshare
Cancellation Experts Over $50,000,000 in timeshare debt & fees cancelled in 2019. Get free info package & learn how to get rid of your timeshare! Free consultations. Over 450 positive reviews. 833-308-1971. C11
TV / INTERNET
DIRECTV OVER INTER-
NET - 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
DIRECTV Stream - Carries the most local MLB Games!
Choice Package $89.99/mo for 12 mos Stream on 20 devices at once. HBO Max included for 3 mos (w/Choice Package or higher.) No contract or hidden fees! Some restrictions apply. Call IVS 1-866-859-0405. C11
REAL ESTATE
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
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. 188535
NEWBERRY 1 BEDROOM APARTMENT
Off-Street Parking. First, Last And Security And References Required. Call 570971-0608. 188623
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. 188536
STORAGE UNITS
STORAGE UNITS AVAILABLE
24’ X 30’ STORAGE UNIT – 8’x8’ roll-up door. $350.00 per month. AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY.
21’ x 23’ STORAGE/ WORKSHOP, - 16’ roll-up door, plus additional regular entrance door. Electric Included. $300.00/Month. Available FEBRUARY 1, 2025.
16’ x 16’ STORAGE UNIT – 7’ x 9’roll-up door as well as a regular entrance door. $200.00/Month. Electric Included. Available FEBRUARY 1, 2025.
Units located off 220 near Sheetz in Linden. Call Dawn Cohen – Broker – SUNRISE REAL ESTATE & MANAGEMENT SERVICES –(570)651-9205 10 X 16. $75.00/Month. Call 570-337-4994. 188207
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 570326-9322
CARS
ANTIQUE CAR 1991 Grand Marquis LS. 130,000 Miles, Works Fine. Rebuilt Transmission, New Michelin Tires. No Rust, Perfect Body. No AC, Heat Line Works Ok. V8 Engine That Uses No Oil. Stored Inside, $30,000.00. 570-546-5548. 188626
TRACTORS
NH 4835 TRACTOR
$14,900.00. Also Do Repairs On Engines, Transmissions, Etc. Burkholder’s Equipment Sales, LLC 814-720-8845. 188533
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. $$PAYING CA$H$$ 717577-8206 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
DONATE YOUR CAR TO VETERANS TODAY! Help and Support our Veterans. Fast - FREE pick up. 100% tax deductible. Call 1-800-245-0398. C11
ATTENTION
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. 188208
