Webb Weekly January 28, 2026

Looking Forward to February

As I was preparing to pen this article this past Friday, the snow apocalypse was on its way. All week, I had heard how the worst snowstorm ever was closing in on our Nation, especially our area. By the time you’re reading this, you’ll know the answer to the question: How much snow did we get?

et me first say I’m so over the making of every storm system, whether it’s winter or summer, into the worst one ever. I am also tired of the local news station I watch dominating their half-hour morning show with weather. If it isn’t weather, it’s reruns of stories I’ve seen five times over the last two weeks. Whatever happened to local sports scores going across the bottom each day, or local sports being on in the morning?

I’m an early riser, so I’m talking about a 4:30 broadcast, and the only reason I stick with the station is because of the folks from our area who work for the network and do a great job.

I’m over the beyond liberal slant the network attempts to put on everything. This broadcast is from the heart of failed liberal policy that can’t even get

them to agree upon a County Commissioner without it ending up in a court battle. Then they put the same party back into power that has gotten them where they are.

I’d better stop there, or I’ll sound like one of their callers.

Now, back to the snowfall you already know the answer to. It will snow, it will get cleaned up, most importantly, January’s about to be in the rearview mirror.

The Crosscutters Hot Stove Dinner was this past week, and Punxsutawney

Phil will soon be coming out of his den. I don’t love Groundhog Day because of the event; its timing is a harbinger to me that Spring Training will soon begin, and better weather is on the way.

It was great to hear from so many of you this past week, wondering where your Webb Weekly was. The answer, which was a simple one, as most things are in the world, wasn’t so simple. I initially thought it was a day late because of Martin Luther King Day, so if I mentioned that, I apologize. It was actually two days late, made by a decision beyond my control. The good side of the story is that all the Webb Weeklies

have been delivered, and this situation is being addressed.

Please remember that if, for any reason, our publication doesn’t reach your mailbox, let us know. My staff and I will make sure you get one. I have been known to deliver them myself. We also want to know the how what, and why so we can address any potential problem.

If you’re on our distribution list, there should always be a paper for you. Please first just ask your postal carrier where your Webb Weekly is. Mistakes do happen, and sometimes you may just get missed, and it will be an easy correction.

If, for some reason, the United States Postal Service doesn’t provide you with the paper I have paid them to deliver, call us and let us know.

I must add that many wonderful postal carriers deliver our publication, which focuses on the people, places, and businesses of the great area we call home. And they are proud to do so. Please show them the respect they deserve.

The daily mail they deliver is prepared for them behind the scenes, and the issue of it not being there for you may

rest beyond their control. However, they should make sure you get one without having to call my o ce.

With all that said given the timing of the approaching storm, the most important thing to everyone is public safety. If we do get a major snowstorm, the publication may be a day late arriving for postal delivery.

That gets me to our 18th Annual Webb Weekly Uncle Ron’s Monster Buck Contest. It’s been a remarkable buck season. ana Poust is hard at work doing the final scoring. The last number I heard on top of the leaderboard was a monster, scoring in the 190 range. Which I along with many just can’t wait to see. We will provide you with the complete results as soon as the final tale of the tape is told. Tip of the cap to Poust Taxidermy, Sauers Trading, Stoltzfus Venison Processing, and my Webb Weekly overseer, Ron Mingle, for making this happen every year.

Please remember every paper can be found and is archived at webbweekly. com. I am told the site is easy to navigate, including all the advertisements in case you’re looking for something or someone from a past issue.

Let’s all be careful out there.

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Donate Today!

January is one of my least favorite months of the year. It’s cold, it’s gray, and it somehow feels like it lasts approximately 100 days. But before we finally kick this month to the curb, there is something important worth talking about: January is National Blood Donor Month.

According to the American Red Cross, National Blood Donor Month has been observed every January since 1970. The goal is simple but critical — boost blood and platelet donations during winter, which is one of the hardest times of year to keep blood supplies stocked. Winter weather often leads to canceled blood drives, and seasonal illnesses like the flu can temporarily sideline otherwise willing donors. The result? A shortage at a time when the need never slows down.

Here’s the good news: donating blood is one of the quickest, easiest ways to make a real difference. One single donation can help save up to three lives. That’s a pretty incredible return on investment for about an hour of your time.

I’ve fallen off the wagon a bit but I was donating blood semi-regularly since I was 18, and every time I do, I leave feeling like I’ve done something genuinely meaningful. It’s a small act with a huge impact — and one we sometimes forget about until it’s urgently needed.

So, who can donate? In general, individuals who are 17 years old (16 with parental consent in some states), weigh at least 110 pounds, and are in good overall health may be eligible. High school students and donors under 18

may also need to meet additional height and weight requirements. There are also guidelines for how often you can donate. Whole blood donors must wait at least eight weeks (56 days) between donations. Power Red donors must wait 16 weeks (112 days). Platelet donors can give every seven days, up to 24 times per year. If that sounds like a lot, don’t worry — staff will walk you through everything.

in my opinion, this is the worst part. Those finger pricks sting more than the actual donation!

Then it’s time for the donation itself. A staff member will clean your arm and insert a brand-new, sterile needle. It feels like a quick pinch and is over in seconds. The actual blood draw takes about 8-10 minutes while you sit back and relax. Some donation types, like platelets or plasma, can take longer — up to two hours—but you’ll know that going in.

If you’re thinking about donating, a little prep goes a long way. Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate—drink plenty of water the day before and the day of your donation. Wear something comfortable, preferably with sleeves that are easy to roll up. And be sure to have a list of any medications you’re taking, both over-thecounter and prescription.

Wondering what actually happens when you arrive? Here’s the play-by-play:

First staff and volunteers will sign you in and review basic eligibility information. You’ll show a donor card, driver’s license, or another form of ID, then read some information about the donation process. You’ll also take part in a brief, private health history interview and answer questions about your medical background and recent travel.

Next comes a quick health check — temperature, pulse, blood pressure, and a hemoglobin test from a finger prick. Full disclosure

Once about a pint of blood has been collected you’re all finished. our arm gets bandaged (often with fun color options — very on brand), and then comes everyone’s favorite part: snacks. You’ll hang out for 10-15 minutes with juice, cookies, or even small sandwiches to make sure you’re feeling good before heading out.

After that, you’re free to go — just skip strenuous activity, heavy lifting, and alcohol for the rest of the day, and keep drinking plenty of fluids.

If you’re ready to roll up your sleeve, you can always find a blood drive near you at redcross. org/give-blood. Or, if you prefer to stay local, here are a few upcoming opportunities: Penn College, Bush Campus Center – January 28 & 29, 1–6 p.m.

Divine Providence, 1100 Grampian Blvd.

– February 12, 1–6 p.m.

– February 13, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. January may be long, gloomy, and dragging its feet — but it’s also the perfect time to do something good. If you’re able, consider donating blood. It’s a small act of kindness that can make a life-saving difference.

By Lou Hunsinger Jr.

ry, elderly, etc.

A“lucky hunting hat” has evolved into a unique fundraising program to help bring warmth and heat to those less fortunate. The program is called “Hats for Heat,” and it was the brainchild of Vince Reeder and Echo Mitchell.

Vince posted an image of his “lucky hat” online, and the interest from people who saw the image, which included friends, relatives, and strangers, was great, so he decided to sell these hats and use the profits to help those in need in our community stay warm. Incredible community support backing the idea led Vince and Echo to create a 501 c 3 nonprofit organi ation known today as “HATS FOR HEAT.” ou might ask how someone ualifies for this program. The answer is families that have experienced a tragedy or situation where life has thrown them a “curve ball,” and they are having trouble “getting over the hump.”

Some past examples are people with a death in the family, cancer or other illnesses, no- fault job loss, severe inju-

The program also aims to focus on those who have served to better our community, e.g., veterans, health care workers, law enforcement, and emergency service personnel.

To nominate someone for help from “Hats for Heat ” please utili e one of the following options: Email: hats4heat@gmail.com, Facebook: Hats for Heat, or phone 570-502-1946.

What information do you need to nominate someone for help?

They need:

– Name

– Address

– Phone number

– Current heating supplier. (Hats For Heat cannot pay past due balances with any heating service provider.)

– And if the applicant has applied for LIHEAP

They request that those in need apply for LIHEAP before applying with Hats for Heat. Hats For Heat is not an emergency service program. They do not receive federal or state funding. All their funding comes from hat and apparel sales and from donations from individuals and businesses. Hats For

Heat reserves the right to refuse/deny service to any applicant.

To help with the program, Reeder said people can purchase hats and apparel, and the proceeds from sales go toward heating homes. They accept monetary donations year-round.

This time of year (December and January), they urge businesses and individuals to donate a basket for their basket ra e.

Hats for Heat has partnered with several local organizations and groups to do their good work. These include McCoy Excavating, Jean Services Highland Lake Manor, West Pharmaceutical, Young Men’s Republican Club,

Blaise Alexander Family Dealerships, many banks, various VFWs, Legions, Rose Valley Sweets and Treats, and so many more. The Loyalsock Hotel is their biggest supporter to date. They donate the space, and the owners and crew work tirelessly to set up and make the fundraiser a success every year. The owners, Evan and Lori Mumma, really embraced the cause and went above and beyond to help. They also donate funds to H4H each year.

The basket ra e is their biggest fundraiser of the year. Last year, they had 204 baskets donated. Again, the profits from the ticket sales go to heating homes. Lastly, people can help by

nominating someone in need. If they know of a neighbor in need, reach out to them and let them know so they can try to help. They have an application on their website that people can fill out and submit.

The ra e and fundraiser will be held at the Loyalsock Hotel, 4160 State Route 87, Montoursville on Saturday, January 31st, from 9 a.m.-1:30 a.m., and Sunday, February 1st, from 9 a.m.6 p.m.

On Saturday, they will be selling spaghetti and meatball dinners from 11 a.m. until sold out. On Sunday there will be breakfast sandwiches available from 9 a.m.-noon.

The Loyalsock Hotel’s full menu will be available both days, and both days will be non-smoking.

There will also be 50/50s and a DJ, and Izzy Butters will be performing from 1-3 p.m.

“The response has been overwhelmingly amazing. The individuals and businesses in the surrounding communities really took hold of our non-profit and provided incredible support. It makes people feel good to give back to their neighbors in need, and they do a great job of doing so. We couldn’t do it without them,” Vince Reeder told Webb Weekly.

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Gazette and Bulletin January 19, 1942

Cogan House R.D. Couple Finds Payroll; Man Walks Two Miles to Notify Store

Compile by Lou Hunsinger Jr.

A61-year old resident of the rugged country in the Steam Valley section walked two miles in the chilly late Saturday afternoon air to reach a telephone to tell L.L. Stearns and Sons, “I believe I’ve got the $500 you lost.”

Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Livermore, Cogan House R.D., noticed a story in Saturday’s Gazette and Bulletin which told of the loss of a large sum of money, part of the payroll at noon Friday between L.L. Stearns and Sons and the Williamsport National Bank.

The newspaper account urged the finder to get in touch with the

store and since they had the money in their possession Mr. Livermore decided to walk two miles to a telephone and call Williamsport. The task could have been done much more easily because the Livermores have a telephone in their home, but rural phones are semi-private and Mr. Livermore wanted the information to be confidential so he made the two- mile trek to a private phone. The Livermores living in a remote part of the county, have gone without electric lights and electric service, but according to a store’s representative, they will no longer have to do without electrification of their home. Also, a spokesman assured, the department store “will take good care of them.”

OBITUARIES

~ Week of ~ January 19th-January 23rd

Gary L. “Clem” Clementoni, 71, of Montoursville

James G. Grenninger, 87, of Flemington

Clarence “Hank” Knaus, of Montoursville

Olivia “Liv” Perrotto, 15, of Williamsport

Saabir Malik Gibson, 29

Mary Boschert Penfield, 102, of Williamsport

Janet R. Mann, 94, of Mill Hall

Aurora Lynn Hotchkiss, 4, of S. Williamsport

Martha L. Rider, 87, of Muncy

William J. “Bill” Kurtz, 84, of Duboistown

Judith O. Andraka, 87, of Trout Run

Rick A. Dale, 67 of Beech Creek

Carl Mark Fisher, 74

Bentley A. Norton, 26, of Montoursville

Patricia C. “Tish” Rae, 84, of Cogan Station

Marlene A. Kibler, 90, of Williamsport

The Bookworm Sez

By Terri Schlichenmeyer

“The Breath of the Gods: The History and Future of the Wind” by Simon Winchester c.2025, Harper $35.00 389 pages

Well, you blew it. You’d spent all that time making sure your ‘do was perfect, not a hair out of place — and then you went outside. The wind took care of your work, making your head look like you’d coiffed it with an eggbeater. It billowed around your body, it stung your face, and in “The Breath of

the Gods” by Simon Winchester, you need that to happen again.

Imagine trying to describe wind to a Neanderthal.

It can’t be seen, but it’s there. It can be heard, but sometimes it can’t. You can feel it, but you can’t touch it. On many days, you don’t notice it, and sometimes you can’t miss it, like when it’s ferocious enough to destroy forests, stir water, and kill. There are places on Earth where it’s windy all the time and places where it’s hardly ever windy, which is “unsettling.”

It’s believed that early humans who lived in areas of high, constant wind “tended to flourish ” while those who lived in calm-

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er places were worse off overall. Ancient scientists in larger societies tried to understand wind and could even measure it; the Sumerians named different kinds of it as did the Chinese. Other cultures had their own names for the winds they felt, and those words entered lexicons and literature.

Still, Winchester says, “only wind’s consequences are visible, not the wind itself.”

Wind can carry smoke from hundreds of miles away, and it can carry deadly radiation over continents. It’s the only way some plants can spread seeds. Wind can destroy, it can be put to work, and it needs constant watching because it changes. It can ruin broadcasts, make music both naturally and through instruments, assist flight heat and cool move a ship or help sink it), and change the outcome of a war.

And says Winchester on at least one occasion, wind moved tons of land from middle America to the east coast changing the country forever…

Outside trees sway snowflakes look like ants scurrying through the air, and the reason for it often goes unheeded. Chances are, in fact, that you don’t much think about wind unless it’s biting, strong, or remarkable, like a tornado, hurricane, or windchill. But now’s the time to read “The Breath of the Gods,” and you’ll never go outside again without noticing that thing you cannot see.

ust beware though the book’s first few pages are rough going, they set the tone for a promise. Author Simon Winchester takes readers on a breezy journey from ancient

caves to modern meteorological laboratories, in equal parts history and science, with an easy-to-grasp narrative. Promise: you won’t be overwhelmed. Instead, you’ll find tales that will make you informed things that could terrify you, and facts that might make your life a little easier.

Armchair meteorologists and weather-watchers will need this book in their laps this week. So will history lovers and readers of offbeat subjects and if you’re concerned about climate change, grab “The Breath of the Gods.” It’s a fascinating way to blow some time.

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County Hall Corner: Funding is in My Ears and in My Eyes

Blair Steward

The Beatles captured something timeless in “Penny Lane” when they sang about a place where “all the people that come and go stop and say hello.” That same spirit of community connection filled the anuary 15th Lycoming County Commissioners meeting where di cult decisions about limited resources revealed how neighbors must support neighbors when government funding falls short of com-

munity needs.

First Class eputy Sheriff ee immerman received well-deserved recognition for his promotion to epartment Sheriff First Class. His advancement represents years of dedicated service protecting our community and demonstrates the professional excellence that defines law enforcement throughout Lycoming County.

The commissioners then turned to more challenging business: distributing 22 million dollars in available funding

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across organizations that requested 78 million dollars in support. The mathematics create a sobering reality that requires both strategic thinking from county leadership and increased community involvement from all of us who benefit from these essential services.

County o cials approached this allocation challenge through what they described as “war room style” budget meetings, where every dollar received careful consideration. The process lowered overall spending by $395,825 from the 2025 budget while maintaining grant monitoring agreements that ensure taxpayer money achieves maximum impact for intended purposes.

Organizations receiving funding span the full spectrum of community life. Camp Cadet programs help young people develop leadership skills and positive relationships with law enforcement. Lycoming County Senior Citizens services provide vital support for our older residents who built the foundation of prosperity we enjoy today. Law enforcement organizations receive resources that enhance public safety capabilities throughout our region.

The ames . Brown ibrary system continues receiving support for programs that connect rural residents to information resources and educational opportunities. Even the Williamsport egional Airport benefits from county funding that maintains transportation

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infrastructure essential for both business development and emergency services access. Each allocation represents careful weighing of community needs against available resources. The commissioners understand that every funded organization touches dozens or hundreds of individual lives. Camp Cadet might inspire a teenager toward a productive future. Senior services might provide the social connection that keeps an elderly resident healthy and engaged. Library programs might spark a love of reading that changes a child’s entire educational trajectory.

The 56 million dollar gap between requests and available funding creates opportunities for community members to directly impact organizations they value most. ocal fundraisers offer chances to support specific programs while building relationships with neighbors who share similar values and interests. olunteering provides even more direct engagement that benefits both organi ations and volunteers themselves.

Consider how a weekend spent helping at a Camp Cadet activity might introduce you to families from across the county while supporting programs that guide young people toward positive futures. These moments of coming together create connections that extend far beyond single events. ust like the characters in the Beatles song, each person brings unique contributions to our

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shared community story.

Volunteering at senior center activities connects different generations while ensuring that older residents receive the social interaction that research shows improves both mental and physical health outcomes. ibrary volunteer opportunities range from reading to children during story hours to helping adults develop computer skills that expand employment possibilities.

Airport volunteer opportunities might involve everything from grounds maintenance toexceptionall event support that showcases our region to visiting business leaders and potential investors. Every positive interaction with visitors creates ripple effects that can lead to economic development benefiting everyone who lives and works in ycoming County.

The grant monitoring agreements attached to county funding ensure that every dollar achieves measurable results for intended beneficiaries. This accountability protects taxpayer investments while helping organizations demonstrate their effectiveness to potential private donors who want confidence that their contributions create real improvements.

What makes this funding challenge particularly manageable is our region’s history of neighbor helping neighbor during di cult times. Previous economic downturns have revealed remarkable creativity and generosity among residents who understand that strong com-

munities require active participation from everyone who benefits from shared resources.

Organizations facing reduced county funding often discover that increased community engagement more than compensates for financial shortfalls. Volunteers bring fresh perspectives and additional skills that improve program effectiveness. Fundraising events create social opportunities that strengthen relationships while generating needed revenue.

The commissioners’ careful stewardship of available resources provides a foundation for community building that extends far beyond government funding. When residents step forward to support organizations the result demonstrates that our community’s strength comes from people who understand that shared responsibility creates shared success beneath our own version of those blue suburban skies.

This budget reality reminds us that meaningful change happens when people choose involvement over indifference and action over complaint. The love our community takes from these vital services must e ual the love we make through our own contributions that keep programs running and neighbors connected. So, if you’re one of the people who come and go from our county, stop by and say hello to any number of our programs and see what they have to offer.

Curran Perry, M.D. UPMC Infectious Disease

Winter doesn’t just bring snowflakes and shorter days, it ushers in a noticeable spike in colds, flu, RSV, COVID-19, and other respiratory infections. It’s a pattern we see year after year, and it’s not your imagination:

winter really is the perfect storm for illness. It’s important you understand why and what you can do to stay healthier throughout the season.

Why Infections Surge in Winter

– Viruses Thrive in Cold, Dry Air:

Cold weather lowers humidity, and that dry air lets respiratory droplets stay suspended longer. That means viruses can linger in the air and reach more people

before settling.

– We Spend More Time Indoors

Together: Closed windows, tight spaces, and poor ventilation make it easier for germs to spread. Whether it’s school, the workplace, or holiday gatherings, shared air leads to shared viruses.

– Our Immune System Slows

Down: Some studies suggest our immune response dips in colder temperatures. That slight reduction makes it easier for viruses to take hold when they enter the body.

– Shorter Days Affect Our Health: Less sunlight means lower vitamin D levels for many people. Vitamin D plays a role in immune function, so winter’s darkness can leave us more vulnerable. How You Can Protect Yourself This Season

Stay Up to Date on Vaccines

Flu shots, COVID-19 boosters, and RSV vaccines (where eligible) are some of the strongest tools we have. They don’t just reduce the chance of infection, they dramatically lower the risk of severe illness.

Humidify Your Indoor Air

Keeping indoor humidity between 40–60% helps reduce virus survival and can soothe dry nasal passages, which are your body’s first line of defense.

Wash Your Hands — a Lot

Frequent handwashing still works. It removes germs before they reach your

eyes, nose, or mouth, especially after being in public spaces.

Improve Ventilation

Open windows when you can, invest in a HEPA air purifier, or simply run a fan to improve airflow. Cleaner air means fewer opportunities for viruses to spread.

Know When to Stay Home

If you’re sick, rest. Pushing through only spreads germs and slows your recovery. When in doubt, test for respiratory infections like flu or COVID-19, early detection helps guide treatment.

Lean Into Healthy Habits

Sleep, nutrition, hydration, and activity all strengthen your immune system. Even small steps: a brisk walk, a balanced meal, or an extra hour of sleep make a real difference.

The Bottom Line

Winter may stack the odds in favor of infections, but small, practical steps can dramatically reduce your risk. With good prevention, timely vaccination, and a little attention to your indoor environment, you can protect yourself and the people you care about all season long.

Curran Perry, M.D., is with UPMC Infectious Disease and sees patients at UPMC Williamsport, 700 High St., Williamsport. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Perry, call 570-321-2181. For more information, visit UPMC.com/NorthCentralPa.

Centers for Healthy Aging

Let’s do Lunch!

If you are 60 years of age or older, stretch your grocery monies by coming to dine with us!

We o er a hot meal and “Lighter Fare” menu options.

Come dine with friends or make some new ones!

Reservations are required 48 hours in advance. Transportation can also be arranged!

Contact your nearest Center for Healthy Aging to make a reservation or for more information!

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Lincoln Center 2138 Lincoln Street Williamsport 570-601-9573

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January 26

BBQ pork rib with sandwich roll, molasses baked beans, peas & carrots, fresh Clementine

Lighter Fare

Beef vegetable soup, tuna salad wrap, Mandarin oranges, baby carrots, fresh pear

February 2

Honey mustard chicken, glazed carrots, buttered orzo, broccoli salad

Lighter Fare

Ham salad, whole grain bread, carrot raisin salad, banana pudding, fresh orange

January 27

Chicken & broccoli casserole, broccoli, butternut squash, pepper slaw

Lighter Fare

Italian hoagie with ham, salami, provolone, lettuce, and tomato, creamy coleslaw, Mandarin oranges

February 3

Italian meatballs, spaghetti with sauce, Italian vegetable blend, fresh romaine with Italian, whole grain bread

Lighter Fare

Italian hoagie with tomato & lettuce, hoagie roll, creamy coleslaw, Mandarin oranges

January 28

Meatloaf with gravy, mashed potatoes, shaved brussels, vanilla pudding with apples, whole grain bread

Lighter Fare

Sliced turkey & provolone with lettuce leaf, whole grain bread, pepper slaw, cottage cheese with apple butter, fresh orange

February 4

Macaroni ham & cheese, stewed tomatoes, buttered peas, fresh grapes

Lighter Fare

Sliced turkey with cheese, whole grain bread, cottage cheese with apple butter, pepper slaw, fresh orange

January 29

Swedish meatballs, halushkie, carrot coins, fresh banana

Lighter Fare

Ham salad, whole grain bread, carrot & raisin salad, banana pudding, fresh orange

February 5

Stu ed pepper casserole, Harvard beets, green & wax beans, gelatin with fruit, whole grain bread

Lighter Fare

Beef vegetable soup, tuna salad with lettuce leaf, whole grain wrap, baby carrots, Mandarin orange, fresh pear

January 30

Roasted pork with creamy mushroom sauce, buttered noodles, mixed vegetables, fresh orange, dinner roll

Lighter Fare

Crispy chicken salad with shredded cheese and ranch dressing, Mandarin oranges, pepper slaw, dinner roll

February 6

General Tso’s chicken, white rice, garlic broccoli, Mandarin oranges, fortune cookie

Lighter Fare

Crispy chicken salad with ranch dressing, pepper slaw, Mandarin oranges, dinner roll

Antlers on the Wall

By Wes Sones

Another rifle deer season is in the books. And if you haven’t tagged a deer yet there’s still the late archery and flintlock seasons to look forward to. For those who were fortunate enough to fill a tag the uestion naturally becomes How do you want to remember the hunt

Maybe you’ve got a fresh set of antlers you’re excited to show off. Or

maybe there’s a pair tucked away in the garage your son or daughter’s first buck or the last deer your father or grandfather ever harvested that’s been waiting for the right moment. Every set of antlers has a story behind it no matter the si e.

A neck or shoulder mount for that once-in-a-lifetime buck is an investment many hunters can justify. But smaller racks deserve a place of honor too. They mark milestones memories

and moments in the field that matter just as much.

And the good news Showcasing those memories doesn’t have to break the bank. Mounting your own antlers can be a fun and rewarding winter project to enjoy with whoever you call your hunting buddy.

ou can go the route of a kit though your mileage will vary. There are kits for western mounts as well if those are to your taste. I am going to be focusing on a wrapped skull or antler pla ue. The plastic covers that come with some of these kits in my experience are too small and don’t fit well. If you are going to go through the work of mounting them I would recommend something a bit nicer than plastic that can make the mount look cheap.

What you will need…

1”x4” pine board

Pla ue Pick a si e appropriate for the spread of the antlers

Touch n’ Foam

Bondo

Sandpaper

1 yard of fabric material 1 yd is probably enough but it’s nice to have a bit extra Stain

Cord Trim.

Optional

Plexiglass Acrylic Upholstery Tacks.

Not including costs for screws hanging hooks etc. ou may spend about 100.

I. Prepare the Skull Plate

First you need to make sure to clean the skull plate of any flesh and hide. The sooner you do this the better.

II. Shape the Form.

Cut a oval shape to your desired shape out of the 1 board. Generally you want the wood block to be about the width of the widest point of the skull. rill two holes through the skull plate one on either side of the sagittal suture that separates the two parietal bones. Screw the skull plate to the oval wood block you cut. ou will want to grind the screws flat if they came through the

back of the block.

This is a good time to also prepare the pla ue if you bought an unfinished one. Sand any rough edges. Stain if necessary.

Wrap the burr and lower beam of each antler with masking tape to keep the foam or Bondo from getting on them.

Spray Touch N’ foam into the skull cavity and spread over the rest of the wood block. The idea is that it will expand giving you a ‘form’. Once it hardens (usually overnight) you can cut the foam to shape and sand smooth.

Now you can apply the Bondo applying it as smoothly as possible. Wear a mask and ensure there is some ventilation because of the fumes. Also wear rubber gloves as it can irritate the skin. Spread the Bondo up to the bur above the pedicles but leave a bit of a gap so you can tuck the fabric in under the pedicle. Once it hardens (Check the can for suggested curing times), sand smooth.

III. Stretching & Fastening the Fabric.

Cut a square of fabric large enough to cover the form and wrap around the back. Orient the square so that it looks like a diamond when laying on top of the form. Cut along the antler down to the burr. Gradually cut a little bit at a

time to fit the covering around the pedicle and tuck into the gap you created between the burr and the Bondo.

The next part is probably the hardest. The idea is that you want to stretch the fabric over the form and then staple it to the wood block on the back. I recommend securing the top and bottom and then stretch the fabric in one direction, fasten it, then the same to the other side. It will help if you look at a video on YouTube for how to do this. You can always pry the staples out with a screwdriver if you aren’t happy with how it’s stretched. You want to try and minimize wrinkles. Cut any excess so it is as flat as possible on the back. When done it should have a smooth covering over the front of the form.

IV. Attach to the Plaque.

Once you have the form wrapped you are ready to put it on the plaque. If your plaque is large enough you can shift the antlers up a bit higher on the plaque so that you can include a picture. Screw the form and antlers onto the front of the plaque by putting screws through the back of the plaque into wood back of the form. Ensure the antlers are sitting straight before securing them in place. Try a dry fit’ first. If you choose to include a photo; cut the picture to a desired size and then cut a piece of acrylic/plexiglass to the

size of the image. Drill a hole in each corner. Be sure not to apply too much pressure as Acrylic can crack. Place the picture on the plaque with the acrylic on top and then gently tap an upholstery tack into each hole.

You can then wrap a bit of cord around the base of the form on the pla ue to offset it from the pla ue. If there is a bit of bone showing from the wrap you can also wrap some cord around the pedicles beneath the burr to cover it.

With the last screw tightened and hanger attached, the antlers are ready for their place on the wall—where they

become more than just décor. Big or small, it’s not the measurements you’ll be talking about when someone asks about them. It’s the story behind them. The cold air, the excitement, the stillness before the shot, the company you kept, and the good times shared. A simple mount gives those moments a second life. Every time you walk past it, you’re reminded of why we head into the woods in the first place. In the end, preserving antlers isn’t just about displaying a trophy. It’s about keeping the memory of the hunt alive—one more season, one more year, one more story worth telling.

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EVENTS

Murder Mystery Dinner

What: ALUMDIE – Murder Mystery Dinner hosted by the Hughesville Rotary. Join us for dinner, BYOB and Murder! $35.00 per person. Advance ticket sales only. Themed raffle baskets & 50/50. Visit Hughesville Rotary Facebook page for more information and ticket sales.

When: Saturday, January 31st. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.

Dinner served at 6:15 p.m. Showtime at 6:45 p.m.

Where: Hughesville Volunteer Fire Company, 30 South Railroad St., Hughesville.

Jewelry Sale

What: Jennifer Engles jewelry sale.

When: February 2nd-4th, from 7 a.m.-3 p.m.

Where: UPMC Tower Lobby, High St.

Jewelry Sale

What: Jennifer Engle jewelry sale.

When: Thursday, February 5th, from 7 a.m.-3 p.m.

Where: UPMC Divine Providence, Main Lobby.

Winter Seed Sowing

What: Hands on, Make and Take. Learn how to get a jump start on your gardening in this fun workshop using milk jugs and seeds. Topics include choosing and harvesting native seeds, using common perennial and annual seeds and timing and transplant care. Participants will leave with a planted container ready to sit out in the snow and ready to sprout when warmer days arrive! Cost is $10.

When: Saturday, February 7th, from 1-3 p.m.

Where: Lysock View Complex, 542 County Farm Rd., Montoursville.

Wing Night

What: Public wing night. Open to the public.

When: Every Wednesday 4-9 p.m. – no end date.

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

Pizza and Wings

What: Pizza and wings. Members and guests only.

When: Every Monday 5-8 p.m.

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

Bingo Night

What: Eugene Grafius American Legion Post 104 opens its door to the public every Tuesday for bingo. Dinner is available before games start. Must be 18 or older to play.

When: Every Tuesday. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.

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

Toastermasters Class

What: Control your fear of public speaking. Practice speaking before a friendly audience who will guide you on your journey to becoming a better speaker. Contact Donna Miller 570-971-0098 or Phil Buehrer 570-326-6801.

When: 1st & 3rd Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m.

Where: 505 Restaurant, 505 Washington Blvd., Williamsport.

CHURCH EVENTS

Lasagna Dinner

What: Lasagna dinner. Dinner includes meat lasagna, salad, bread, and homemade dessert. Eat in or takeout. Cost for the dinner is $14 for adults, $6 for children (12 & younger), and $10 for lasagna only. For more information, call 570-322-0126 or email trinitychurchpa@comcast.net.

When: Wednesday, January 28th, from 4:00-6:30 p.m.

Where: Trinity Episcopal Pro-Cathedral, 844 W. 4th St., Williamsport.

Free Community Breakfast

What: Free community breakfast.

When: Saturday, January 31st, from 8-10 a.m.

Where: First Church of Christ Disciples, 1250 Almond St., Williamsport.

Pancake Breakfast

What: Pancake breakfast. Cost: $12 for adults.

When: Sunday, February 1st, from 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Where: St. Lawrence Catholic Church, in South Williamsport.

Church Service

What: Worship Service - Sermon Title: “History Is His Story.”

When: Sunday, February 1st, at 10 a.m.

Where: DuBoistown Church, 133 Summer St., DuBoistown.

House Church

What: Weekly worship.

When: Sundays at 9:30 a.m.

Where: Word of God Community Church, 213 Kendall Ave., Jersey Shore.

Church Service

What: Church service.

When: Sunday morning at 10:30 a.m.

Where: Moreland Community Church, 1300 Church Dr., Muncy.

MEETINGS

Audubon Event: Chapter Meeting

What: Join Lycoming Audubon Society for our January chapter meeting at the Taber Museum. Meetings are free and open to the public. This month we will enjoy a Ventana Wildlife Society original production distributed for public television: Condor Canyon. A California Condor living in Big Sur, survives lead poisoning while her mate raises their chick and are reunited after treatment. “Traveler”, tagged as Red 71, has struggled to lay normal eggs throughout her life due to the past use of the pesticide DDT found in the food

she eats. Finally, successful, she and her mate, “Shadow” tagged as Yellow 9, were raising a chick together when she ingested lead from a carcass tainted with lead ammunition.

When: Wednesday, January 28th, at 6:30 p.m.

Where: Taber Museum, 858 West Fourth St. Williamsport. There is parking behind the museum and in the lot behind Trinity Church.

Oil and Gas Rights Coffee Shop Meeting

What: Oil and gas rights coffee shop meeting.

When: Wednesday, January 28th, at 6 p.m., doors open at 5:30 p.m.

Where: Loyalsock American Legion Post 996, 224 Bernice Rd., Dushore.

ARTS and ENTERTAINMENT EVENTS

Bald Eagle Art League

What: The Bald Eagle Art League is proud to present Fluid Artist Tara Silva as the featured exhibitor at Genetti’s Windows on 4th Gallery.

When: Show runs January 2 – February 28, 2026. Where: Genetti Hotel, 200 W. 4th St., Williamsport.

Chili Cookoff

What: S.A.L. Chili Cookoff: Open to the public. $5 donation/per person. Proceeds benefit the Montoursville Fire Dept.

When: Saturday, January 31st, from 1-3 p.m.

Where:

Back to the Basics: A Fresh Batch of Weird Words

By Joseph W. Smith III

Here at Webb’s “Weird Words,” our stock-in-trade is presenting lists of oddball vocab — complete with pronunciation part of speech definitions and sundry other info on origin and usage.

But we’ve been on a lengthy hiatus from that, covering the Broadway revival of Waiting for Godot (loaded with unusual language) and then moving on to seasonal fare about Charles Dickens and George Bailey.

But now that Godot has closed, and Clarence has his wings — while Scrooge remains “as good as his word” — let’s get back to those regular rosters of randomly chosen gobbledygook. Here are a dozen outliers for your week:

Acromegaly (ack-roe-MEG-uh-lee [or ack-ruh-], noun) - Chronic disease featuring abnormal bodily enlargement — usually of the head, feet and/ or hands. Caused by excess growth hormone from the pituitary gland. As for etymology: megaly means “growth” or “enlargement” (related to mega); and acro means “high” — as in “acrophobia.”

Anamnesis (an-am-NEE-sis, noun)A calling to mind, or recollection; can also mean — in medicine — a complete medical history recalled by the patient. Mne(m) is a Greek base related to memory — as in amnesia, mnemonic and amnesty (literally, forgetting past crimes or accusations).

Chthonic (THAH-nik, adj.) - Of or relating to the underworld; “infernal” (alternately, chthonian). This pair, together with yacht, are virtually the only English words with a silent “ch.”

Decubitus (duh-KYOO-bit-us, noun) - The position assumed when lying down. It’s related to the Latin base cu(m)b, meaning “lie down” — as in succumb and incubate.

Goaf (GOHF [like “oaf”], noun)Waste left in old mine workings (Collins). Origin uncertain.

Heresiarch (huh-REE-zee-ark [or see-], noun) The base arch can mean “leader,” “chief” or “ruler” — as in arch-enemy, or matriarch. So this word simply means the leader of a heresy. But … good luck using it in conversation.

Jacamar (JACK-uh-mar, noun) - Iridescent green or bronze-colored bird with a long, sharp bill; native to Central

and South America. Merriam-Webster gives a pronunciation starting with “zh” (as in measure). In any case, a gorgeous bird; look up photos!

Pantywaist (PAN-tee-waste, noun)This word is now most commonly used in its secondary slang sense: “a boy or man who is considered weak or effeminate” (American Heritage); its primary sense — and its origin as an insult — is of a child’s garment with the shirt and pants buttoned together at the waist (hence the name).

Popinjay (POP-in-jay, noun) - “A person given to vain displays and empty chatter; coxcomb; fop” (Random House Collegiate). This once-common insult originally referred to a type of parrot; according to Online Etymology Dictionary, it was at first a compliment relating to the bird’s beauty. The derogatory sense perhaps came from the creature’s loud cry (as in, calling attention to itself) — or perhaps from imitating (“parroting”) common fashions. (That latter is my own theory and not well attested.) Another great synonym: jackanapes And speaking of synonyms: I should explain coxcomb in the definition above. This odd-looking term is shortened from cock’s comb, which refers to the “comb” sticking up from the head of a rooster — or “cock.” This in turn came to refer to a jester’s cap — which has a similar appearance (as on a “joker”

playing card); it thus became an insult for showy dress or behavior. Phew!

Shallop (SHALL-up, noun) - Various watercraft “formerly used for sailing or rowing in shallow waters” — especially those having two masts (Dictionary.com). Related to the better-known sloop

Taramasalata (teh-ruh-muh-suhLA-tuh, noun) - A Greek dip or spread made from smoked fish eggs along with other ingredients like bread crumbs, oil and lemon juice. Merriam-Webster is virtually alone in spelling it with “mo” as the third syllable; siding with other sources, taramasalata is surely our only English word where all six syllables use the same vowel!

Thrips (THRIPS, noun) - “A tiny sucking insect with four long thin wings fringed with hairs. It feeds on the sap of plants.” This looks plural but can be used in the singular (“I killed a thrips”); the plural is the same (“We hate these thrips”).

That last definition is from one of my more recent acquisitions: the gratifyingly meticulous and user-friendly Microsoft Encarta College Dictionary. Published at the start of the internet age (2001), this sprawling volume offers roughly 320 000 definitions far more than most single-volume dictionaries) — though it manages this with exceptionally tiny type.

Kind of like a thrips.

Her Legacy: A Family Built Together by Love

On January 11, our daughter Kenzy Mae celebrated birthday.

The week she was due to be born, my grandmother, Lois Mae Liddick, couldn’t wait for her arrival. She was due on my gram’s birthday, January 9th, but Kenzy decided she wanted her own birthday on the 11th We decided to give Kenzy her G.G.’s middle name because they would always share a special bond on their birthdays. I was honored to give my daughter my grandmother’s middle name. Lois Mae Liddick was a pretty remarkable woman.

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shirt!?” She nodded as she remained infatuated with my hoodie. I even told her I would buy her one at Horsepower if she liked it that much. My momma, who was with me, giggled and told my gram I would definitely buy her one with no hesitation.

“Gram, do you know who I am?” I asked her.

It took her a few moments as she still sat there dazed at my

On December 5, 2025, we lost my grandmother. Knowing she is in heaven with our Lord and my grandfather gave me such peace. She had dementia and no longer knew who we were. It was heartbreaking to watch. In fact, the very last time she remembered me was two years ago. I was wearing a Harley-Davidson hoodie, and Gram just kept staring at it. I asked, “Gram, do you like my sweat-

She replied and said, “Yes. You are my granddaughter who rides a Harley.” My mom and I were ba ed. I couldn’t believe she remembered that, and that was the very last time she knew me. Remembered that I rode a motorcycle. This will always be a sweet memory for me.

The memories don’t stop there. Lois Mae Liddick was a person you couldn’t help but love. She loved with all her heart. Her love for Jesus, family, friends, and church family was truly extraordinary. She and my grandfather, Floyd Liddick, raised four beautiful daughters

and a handsome son. Five children they had — the oldest being my momma. I am so blessed to have the family I do because of the way my grandparents raised their children. We have such a loving close family. It’s truly a blessing.

Looking back on how sick I was over the years, my aunts, uncles, and cousins stuck right by my side. Texting/calling me, praying for me, making us meals, and more. They have always been there, and for that I am so grateful. We have always been a close family.

Gram celebrated anything and everything she could. She loved hosting people and throwing parties. She loved her grandbabies with all her heart and would be with them whenever she could. She always planned the best parties!

January brought amazing sled-riding parties where we rode down their big field on the side of their house. Hot cocoa and snacks were always a must. Before going up to the kitchen, all my cousins and I would take off all our wet snow clothes, then hang them up to dry by Pap’s woodstove. We would then go upstairs and warm our feet at the floor registers. Pap always kept the house nice and toasty!

In February, Grams hosted Valentine’s bowling parties, where she would bring lots of snacks and order us pizza. Everything was heart-themed as she rent-

ed us a private room.

Easter was always special because we celebrated Jesus’s resurrection. There was always a big Easter egg hunt where my uncles hid all the candy outside on the little farm, and told us, “No peeking!” We would all cram by the door, waiting in anticipation.

Fourth of July brought Gram dancing around with sparklers in her hand, singing loudly, “God Bless America ”No one loved America quite like she did. Man did she love fireworks

Fall was the time for her famous pumpkin parties, where we all had our own pumpkin and carved it. She would also have fun games we would play, like ‘Now you have it, now you don’t’. Gram bought all kinds of fun things, and as your name was called, you could pick something you wanted. But once all the gifts were gone, you could start stealing from each other. Boy, things always got interesting as we fought over those super cool gifts we all really wanted. Pap would then take us on a hayride around the block on his Ford tractor. The day was always filled with so much fun.

Of course, Christmas was always special. All of us gathered around the toasty two living rooms and dining room, each taking turns opening gifts. We always sang “Happy Birthday” to

Jesus, too. I do this with my family every Christmas morning before we even eat breakfast, and think of Gram every year when we do. Boy, Christmas at the Liddicks sure was special.

Even if it wasn’t a holiday, Gram just made everything so special. She would do scavenger hunts for us up at our family cabin. Dance around a pine tree in the middle of the woods, singing “Oh Christmas Tree.” Let us all dance in the rain. Have picnics in the middle of the woods. Played board games. All pile in the back of someone’s truck to

drive up to the lookout on the top of the mountain to look for fool’s gold while singing on the way there. Cabin times sure were a treasure.

Gram would do anything to be with her family. Making her children’s birthday dinners for many years. Getting her grandkids anytime she could. Helping her church, being with friends, and hosting dinners for missionaries. Most importantly, she had love and faith in Jesus. Anytime I would sleep over, each morning she would be into her bible doing her devotions with her coffee.

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That was the first thing she did before anything else, then the day began. Her love for Jesus and her family spoke volumes, and what an amazing grandmother I had. I could go on and on. Lois Mae Liddick left a mark in this world, and no one can ever say she didn’t give it her all in everything she did. She was so loved by many and will be missed. Thank you, Gram, for the deep love you had for your family and the faith in Jesus you showed every day. Until we meet in heaven someday, thank you for all the good times. I love you!

Crockpot White Chocolate Hot Cocoa

Ingredients:

• 12 ounces white chocolate chips (good quality)

• 1 1/2 cups heavy cream

• 5 cups milk (2% or whole)

• 1 tsp vanilla

• 1/2 tsp cinnamon

Directions:

In a 4-quart crockpot add all the ingredients starting with the chocolate chips.

Cook on low for 3 hours, stirring a few times throughout.

Stir well and serve hot.

I also had Andes mints which made it a mint hot cocoa!

Mini chocolate chips for the chocolate fans.

Then of course, mini marshmallows, marshmallow fluff sprinkles whipped cream, and candy canes for that extra touch.

For more information, contact Elaine Miller at 570-971-3906, Chris Sinatra at 570-220-2340 Judy Stabler at 570-666-1085 or Sandy Person at 570-971-8133 e Susquehanna Health Retiree Organization

Ideas to add to make it a fun Hot Cocoa Bar:

I added toffee bites to my hot cocoa which made it taste like Creme Burlee!

Kenzy’s 12th Birthday hot coco bar was hit. I tripled this recipe for her party for 20 people

I hope you enjoy it at your next gathering or sled ride party!

Iwant to start by thanking The Liberty Group, where I work, for nominating me for Leadership Lycoming. It was truly an honor to be nominated, and after going through the interview process, I was even more appreciative to be selected. I don’t take that opportunity lightly.

The Leadership Lycoming program is something special, and I’m very proud to be a part of it. It began in 1988, and it’s still thriving today. It’s not easy to get into and it’s definitely challenging which

makes it even more meaningful. I am excited to graduate this spring, but I am also torn because I don’t want the program to end.

What I love most about Leadership Lycoming is that it brings leaders from all across the community together. It gives us the chance to learn not only what each other does to help make our county great, but also to better understand the different areas that keep Lycoming County strong.

The class includes eight program days; each focused on a different part of the

community. Those days cover health and human services, law and judiciary, history and the arts, leadership and community service, business and economic development, education, government, and environmental issues.

We’ve only had a few program days so far, but it’s already been awesome learning about the education opportunities here in Williamsport, getting a better understanding of the law and judicial system, and seeing the history and impact of the arts in our area.

that if it’s within their power, they’ll show up, help out, and be there for me.

We’ve all come together and really gotten to know each other, not just professionally, but personally too. We’re more than classmates, we’re genuine friends.

We started this journey together in August, and at the time, I shared that Lauren was pregnant. Now we’re still going through the program together, and since then, Beau was born. It’s been awesome to see how many people in the group have reached out to congratulate me and share in such a big moment for our family. We even have another member of our class who recently had a baby, and two others who have recently gotten engaged. It’s truly been amazing being able to share life along the way with everyone.

The Leadership Lycoming mission statement says it best, “A specialized training program designed to understand the needs of the community it serves and develop and motivate effective leaders committed to utilizing their skills and talents for the betterment of their community.”

I can honestly say this program has helped me learn so much more about the place we live, but it has also shown me just how many great leaders and good people we have right here in our community. I look forward to each program day and the opportunity to keep learning something new.

One of the best parts about Leadership Lycoming, though, is something you don’t really expect when you start. I now have 27 friends I can truly count on. I know

You can also tell just how great a program Leadership Lycoming is by the level of support it receives. Between the people who donate and the alumni who come back to give their time, it’s clear that those who go through it take great pride in it and truly want to see it continue to grow.

I’ll leave you with this: don’t shy away from something just because it seems time-consuming or requires volunteer hours. The experience, the relationships, and the chance to truly make the place you live even better are more than worth it.

“Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.” – 1 Peter 4:10 (NIV)

REAL ESTATE AUCTION

REAL ESTATE AUCTION

61+ ACRE NITTINGER FAMILY FARM

61+ ACRE NITTINGER FAMILY FARM

2110 NORTHWAY

2110 NORTHWAY ROAD, WILLIAMSPORT PA

LOYALSOCK TOWNSHIP ~ LYCOMING COUNTY

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2026

FEBRUARY 7, 2026 1:00 PM HELD ON SITE AT

1:00 PM Held on Site at 2110 Northway Road

PROPERTY TO BE OFFERED IN 3 PARCELS

PARCEL 1 - 16.29 ACRES

Frontage on Four Mile Drive and Fairview Road

One of the last undeveloped offerings along 4 mile drive in Loyalsock Twp. PARCEL 1-16.29 ACRES

Zoning is A-O (Apartments, O ces, Residential, etc.)

Frontage on Four Mile Drive and Fairview Road

Zoning is A -O (Apartments, Offices, Residential, etc.)

Public water, sewer, natural gas available A “CROWN JEWEL” parcel ready to be developed

Public water, sewer, natural gas available A “CROWN JEWEL” parcel ready to be developed

One of the last undeveloped o erings along 4 mile drive in Loyalsock Twp.

PARCEL 2 - 1.28 ACRES

PARCEL 2-1.28 ACRES

Frontage on Fairview Road (west side)

Frontage on Fairview Road (west side)

Zoning is A-O (Apartments, O ces, Residential, etc.)

Zoning is A -O (Apartments, Offices, Residential, etc.)

Public water, sewer, natural gas available A “GREAT LOCATION” for a new home(s)

Public water, sewer, natural gas available A “GREAT LOCATION” for a new home(s)

PARCEL 3 - 44.92 ACRES

PARCEL 3-44.92 ACRES

Frontage on Northway Road, Clarion Drive, etc.

Frontage on Northway Road, Clarion Drive, etc.

Mature timber & fields with sweeping valley views Zoning is R-U (Residential -Urban)

Mature timber & elds with sweeping valley views

Zoning is R-U (Residential- Urban)

Borders Cameo Estates, Hidden Valley & Clarion Heights

Borders Cameo Estates, Hidden Valley & Clarion Heights Existing 2-bedroom, 1 bath farmhouse w/ public utilities

Existing 2-bedroom, 1 bath farmhouse w/ public utilities

REAL ESTATE TERMS:

PARCEL 1- $100,000. down in certified or guaranteed funds day of auction, balance in 45 days

PARCEL 2- $10,000. Down in certified or guaranteed funds day of auction, balance in 45 days

(Parcels 1 and 2 will be offered separately and then in combination)

PARCEL 3- $75,000. Down in certified or guaranteed funds day of auction, balance in 45 days

A 6% Buyer’s Premium will be charged, RE taxes prorated day of closing, transfer taxes divided equally between Buyer & Seller and any testing may be done at potential Buyer ’s expense prior to Auction date. Subject to Owner’s immediate confirmation

For more info to view or terms contact:

Dave Williams - Associate Broker Keller Williams Advantage Realty 570-971-0371 Cell 570-326-3333 Office

Sojourner Truth Ministries Serves Community

Sojourner Truth Ministries (STM), a Christian-faith nonprofit marks its 26th anniversary of serving Williamsport by providing meals social services and faith-building activities to support community members in need. irected by Angeli ue abadie STM operates an integrated soup kitchen at 501 High St. Personally I have seen the great work STM has been doing through the various connections and interactions I’ve had with this organi ation. When you walk into the dining area during lunch there is always a friendly face to say hello. This is more than just a meal. This group offers fellowship and friendship. From the staff to the volunteers to the clientele - everyone makes you feel welcome. Pastor Angeli ue as I call her can almost always be found engaging with a guest with a smile on her face and the atmosphere makes this a space where the positive energy is contagious. I mentioned hot meals which are served Monday through Saturday from 11 30 a.m.-12 30 p.m. For those who are unable to stay for lunch the ministry offers a brown-bag option to go. Prayers and a daily devotion are offered at mealtime. On Saturdays inner Church is held upstairs in the Sanctuary at 11 15

a.m. In addition to hot meals and to-go bags a limited food giveaway is offered 11 45 a.m.-12 30 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday. In addition to nourishing the body STM also nourishes the spirit by offering bible study upstairs in the Sanctuary 10 30-11 30 a.m. on Tuesdays.

The organi ation began as a simple soup kitchen in the former High Street Methodist Church. When it became necessary for this church to close its doors the church building and parsonage were sold for 1 to several churches that joined forces to help feed hungry people through a traditional soup kitchen. This remains the core ministry of Sojourner Truth Ministries Inc. to this day. The ministry typically serves around 36 000 meals per year in addition to perishable food giveaways during the week. This volume of guests has provided numerous opportunities to connect meaningfully with patrons including warm handoffs to local agencies and emotional and spiritual support.

Sojourner Truth Ministries receives an AllOne Charities grant to assist with providing social services for patrons of the integrated feeding program in the community soup kitchen. The AllOne Charities grant also enables several hours of social services per week as

well as staff and core volunteer training thereby enhancing the program as a whole.

AllOne Charities is a nonprofit organi ation that funds local and regional nonprofits whose initiatives help address the region’s most pressing health challenges.

The group emphasi es that they are ambassadors for God and believe in sharing His loving healing heart with all who come through their doors. Their mission To love all people create community build character and e uip people to be faithful disciples of esus Christ. Their goal to provide a place where God’s love may be experienced. Their doors are open to all as they minister to those who are broken whether that brokenness is financial physical emotional spiritual relational or any other type. Sojourner Truth Ministries seeks to be a place of safety and healing through the grace healing and mercy of esus Christ.

STM was founded as a United Methodist Church non-profit ministry and continues to be under their organi ational umbrella. STM has evolved into an ecumenical ministry with a diverse Board of irectors and supporters from many church denominations in the

greater Williamsport area who “serve as one body together in Christ.”

Interested in finding something positive to do with your time or in giving back to the community Sojourner Truth Ministries actively seeks volunteers who know the peace of Christ and can share it with those who are troubled anxious alienated and disenfranchised. All volunteers must meet the Safe Sanctuaries re uirements. New this year are Fun-Si e Fridays. Appreciating that not everyone has large blocks of time to volunteer STM recently launched a weekly series emphasi ing short manageable volunteer opportunities that fit different schedules interests and energy levels. Each week STM will focus on one category of help from behind-the-scenes support to creative projects onsite help or even ways to help from home. Whether you can help for 15 minutes an hour once a month or from your couch STM is always looking for awesome people who want to serve others. To learn more about volunteering or to find out this week’s theme call the STM o ce visit their website or their Facebook page.

Sojourner Truth Ministries’ hours of operation are 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday-Saturday closed Sunday. For more information about Sojourner Truth Ministries or to donate or volunteer visit stmwilliamsport.org or call 570323-1797.

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Winter Accessory Styling Tricks

Wearing stylish outfits can be tricky in the winter what with the unpredictable-to-downright-nasty weather the necessity of function over fashion and the general malaise of the season. However by adding a specific accessory or incorporating a few styling tricks you can go from just wearing clothes to walking out the door in a finished look no matter what the weather. Here are a few accessory styling hacks to see you through this season.

First up scarves. There are skinny scarves triangle scarves knit scarves silk scarves s uare scarves and of course super long oversi ed scarves. I love the drama and warmth of a big scarf here in winter. ou probably already have a big woolly scarf but if you’re in the market for an update Arctic Fox Co.’s eykjavik Scarf made from recycled materials looks super soft and super stylish when worn with a tailored coat. For a budget-friendly option check out Uni lo’s Sou e arn Chunky Scarf. Both come in a variety of colors while the safe choice would be a darker neutral shade like gray or black why not be bold with a brighter color like purple or off-white The off-white can refresh your darker puffer coat.

If a big scarf just creates extra bulk for you then look to silk s uare scarves. These have a less practical application than a wrap-yourself-all-up scarf but they can still add a touch of polish to a standard button-down-and-jeans look. For smaller scarves or bandanas fold the fabric into a triangle then tie two ends around your neck and wear it on the inside of your shirt kind of like a cravat. This trick works with any -neck or open front shirt. For larger silk s uares triangle them as well and tie them over the shoulders to wear over a turtleneck or crewneck shirt. Either approach lets you add a touch of color and pattern to a neutral outfit. Again you probably already have s uare scarves if not this is a great accessory to thrift. Or if you’re longing for some whimsy this winter check out Heading Print’s variety of silk scarves and bandanas. They have vintage-inspired classic and uirky prints that feature butterflies foxes chickadees and landscapes.

Another practical accessory that can amp up your overall style this winter is a pair of leather gloves. Most pairs are versatile enough to wear with any coat creating an elegant sleek look. ou can go with a standard black pair like Cole Haan’s uched eather Gloves avail-

able at Nordstrom ack and wear them as part of an evening look. Or for more of an investment and pop of color there’s Maguire’s Alpi Gloves with cashmere lining in a powdery light blue to give your daytime look a ladylike twist. To look elegant on a budget add vintage gloves to your thrift store shopping list.

From hands to head a hat is a musthave item in winter. However if your standard knit beanie is dragging you down style-wise consider swapping it out for a wool bucket hat. Target has the Nostrand Hat by Nirvanna esigns currently on sale in burgundy off-white and light grey which will bring a touch of co iness especially if you are also donning a fu y oversi ed scarf to any outerwear. For a more bespoke look check out Etsy seller MaMaMooUS’s Wool Winter Bucket Hat in wine grey or purple. This hat comes with an adjustable strap to customi e the fit and features a lovely floret detail above the brim that gives cottagecore and homely in a good way vibes. Overall the shape of this hat is sleek neither too gaudy nor too casual. It’s the perfect balance for any winter outfit.

From head to feet if the weather allows

as in it’s a dry day try switching up your standard shoe choice to bring an unexpected element to your look. So often one wears heels with dresses sneakers with jeans loafers with trousers which makes sense these are all standard. But if you’re looking to create some discord swap these pairings up a bit try sneakers with wide-leg dress pants heavy boots with a casual dress and chunky heels with jeans. As long as pant hems and weather allow consider picking a random shoe after putting on your clothes and see if that elevates your look into an outfit.

astly brooches. Everyone loves the look of a sweater wrapped around the shoulders but then you spend your entire day tying it retying it and worrying that it may fall off. ou can solve that problem with a strategically and practically placed statement brooch. Pin your sweater sleeves together and attach them to your shirt dress with a brooch. Will this work under a coat maybe. If you’re wearing a sweater as a layering piece to brave the cold outside but anticipate draping once inside bring along your brooch and excuse yourself to the ladies to make that stylish transition. et another item to thrift or better yet borrow from an older relative.

Hopefully one if not all of these accessory tricks will help you reboot your sense of style as we carry forth this winter.

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Our Worship Service for Muncy Christian Fellowship on Sundays includes:

• Service Time: 10:00 a.m .

• Location: E Penn Street & 28 Brummer Pond Road, Muncy

• Welcome & Announcements

• Opening scripture and prayer

• Worship in Song: Singing hymns, some contemporary, songs of praise & worship to glorify Christ.

• Prayer Time: Taking requests of the congregation for weekly prayer list, & spending time in prayer.

• Communion Meditation & Holy Communion: Taken every Sunday in obedience to scripture

• Invitation for acceptance and relationship with Jesus Christ into your life by believing, confession, repentance and baptism by water and receiving of the Holy Spirit, if you so desire .

• Closing Prayer

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Feb. 1: Samuel Shively

Feb. 8: Matt Musgrave

Feb. 15: Clay Hanley

Feb. 22: Tim Jackson

Join us on Sunday, check us out, whether you are passionate about serving others, growing in your own faith, or connecting with other believers, we’ll welcome you and your input. There’s a place for you in our loving church family and community.

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February 8: Donations to Son Light House

February 16: Bible Study “What Happens Now”

February 15: Congregational Meeting

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Web: www.muncychristianfellowship.com

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The Roving Sportsman… Wintertime Reading

By Jon Pries

First, there are the snowbirds. You know them, the ones who abandon our state and head south for the winter. And then there is you and me. The brave ones, who buckle up, hunker down, batten down the hatches, and grit their teeth in defiance as the winter weather descends upon us, bringing the Arctic Blasts that include near-zero temperatures, and sometimes sub-zero readings, along with the high winds that drive the temperatures even lower!

Well, my friends, on those nasty winter days when you don’t feel like venturing outside why not have a fire in the fireplace brew up a pot of coffee or tea, and nestle into your favorite easy chair with a good book! Here are a few great suggestions to help pass the time and pick up some useful information along the way:

Steven Rinella, who many of you will recognize as the host of the increasingly popular TV show “MeatEater,” has long been a favorite communicator of mine. On his show, he is articu-

late and portrays a very positive image of hunters, outdoorsmen, and conservationists. He is a hunter who advocates “fair chase” hunting and always includes, as part of each TV episode, the field care or cooking of whatever he is pursuing at the time. He shows continual respect for the animals he hunts, thereby setting a great example of what a responsible hunter should be. His writings are straightforward and are good examples of how we can share the ideas of hunting with our non-hunting friends, and even with those who are anti-hunting but perhaps open-minded enough to listen. His books are both entertaining and extremely informative. Because he is such an outstanding ambassador for hunting, I am very happy to recommend any of his books.

In 2005, Steven Rinella penned the book A Scavenger’s Guide to Haute Cuisine It was inspired by the famous French chef and author August Esco er and chronicles Rinella’s humorous and often adventure-filled uest to collect the ingredients for a forty-five-course feast that was presented in Esco er’s

book, Le Guide Culinaire, written in 1903 — a book that remains today as the greatest haute cuisine cookbook ever written. All of that may seem a bit dull and uninteresting, but trust me, it really is an enjoyable read.

Rinella’s next book, American Buffalo — In Search of an Icon, was published in 2008, after Steven won a lottery permit to hunt a wild buffalo in the Alaska wilderness. Despite the odds, inella managed to kill a buffalo and then raft the meat back to civilization while being trailed by grizzly bears and suffering from hypothermia.

“American Buffalo” is a narrative tale of Rinella’s hunt, but it also takes us across the continent in search of the buffalo’s past present and future. inella is the perfect guide for a book that combines outdoor adventure with a blend of facts and observations about history, biology, and the natural world.

Published in 2012, Meat Eater — Adventures from the Life of an American Hunter, tells us of Rinella’s lifelong relationship with nature and hunting via the telling of ten hunting adventures. They begin when he was an aspiring mountain man at age ten and end as a thirty-seven-year-old Brooklyn father who hunts in the remotest corners of North America. Stories in-

clude fur trapping steelhead fishing canoeing in search of mule deer, and hunting the elusive Dall sheep in the mountains of Alaska. Through each story, he reveals the role of the hunter in shaping America, the ethics of killing, the responsibilities that human predators have to their prey, and the disappearance of the hunter himself as Americans lose their connection with the way their food finds its way to their tables.

Finally, in 2015, Rinella wrote The Complete Guide to Hunting, Butchering, and Cooking Wild Game. It is a two-volume set, with Volume One covering Big Game and Volume Two addressing Small Game and Fowl. Each of these volumes discusses gear and the basics of hunting tactics and strategies for each of the species covered. Then, a complete “how-to” illustrates field care and butchering of each animal, with a final chapter on cooking methods and recipes to maximi e the flavor of the outstanding table fare that they yield.

If you are looking for some great reading material to help you overcome this winter’s cabin fever, any of Steven Rinella’s books will do just that. They are all entertaining, and you might just learn a trick or two along the way!

Where do snakes go in the winter?

No doubt that’s a question that’s been very heavy on people’s minds lately.

OK, so it hasn’t been something you have given a lot of thought to lately, but what brought it to my mind was when someone told me that during that brief warm, rainy spell we experienced not long ago, they saw a snake crawling across the road.

I have personally never seen a snake once they disappear for the winter, and it’s usually well into spring before I spot my first snake.

Snakes, in fact, are a lot like people — they want to stay warm and comfortable to maintain their life functions. With the exception of us odd ice-fishing types in the cold of winter, we humans head inside to a warm, comfortable environment where we park on a soft, cozy chair with some leftover cookies and fall asleep watching television. I guess that’s a form of human hiber-

nation, but snakes are still a bit different when it comes to winter.

Snakes are referred to as being “ectotherms” or cold-blooded animals. In other words, they rely on outside heat to regulate their body temperature in order to survive. In parts of the country like ours, where winters are cold, snakes enter a state of “brumation,” a reptile’s version of dormancy.

Similar to hibernation, snakes reduce their activity and metabolism, and their breathing slows to survive the cold. The snakes are not fully asleep, but they are much slower and much less active. While they do not eat during this period, they may drink some water on occasion.

So, where do snakes actually go during brumation? A snake’s winter den is called a “hibernaculum”. Hibernacula can be a variety of sites, including rock crevices, rodent burrows, and tree root cavities. Piles of rocks, lumber, and stumps may also be used for winter lodging. Much to the dismay of some,

even crawl spaces under house foundations may be used by snakes during the winter months. The most important factor is that the area chosen by snakes must maintain a consistent temperature above the freezing point.

If you live in an area of higher elevation with rock cliffs or abundant rock structures, that would no doubt be likely hibernacula sites, particularly for rattlesnakes. Granted, for the most part, the northern, more mountainous areas are where our rattlesnakes are usually found. I have hiked those areas in the spring, and on several occasions, I have discovered rattlesnake dens, some with

a good number of snakes coming out to sun themselves on a warm spring day. Locating den sites for our more common nonvenomous snakes is probably more di cult since they can utili e so many different options. That groundhog hole out back could be a potential den site, but so could that stack of old, dead trees.

Well, spring is still a few months away, but you can bet that when spring does arrive, someone will be telling you that they saw a big, six-foot-long black snake lying out in their driveway, probably soaking up that nice warm sun and heat from the driveway.

Rabbit Hunt

As the Indiana Hoosiers were close to completing their meteor-like rise to the NCAA football National Championship, coach Curt Cignetti responded to a reporter’s question, answering, “This would make a good movie!”

While that could indeed become a reality, trying to sell such an outlandish movie script to Hollywood before Cignetti’s arrival in Bloomington

two years ago would have met with instant rejection. Labeling such as a fictitious fairy tale could have been a selling point, but few would have thought such a storyline would ever be believable!

In case you’ve been in a Rip Van Winkle state or have no interest in college football, in a short two-year span, Cignetti’s magic on the Indiana campus has transformed the school with the most losses in major college

football history into an undefeated 16-0 National Champion with storybook speed and e ciency.

final last year has only heightened interest in the state.

The well-known 1986 movie Hoosiers, telling the story of the fictitious smallschool Hickory Huskers winning the state championship against overwhelming odds, still lives on as one of the best sports movies ever filmed. It also has many movie lines still quoted today, including Coach Norman Dale telling his team before the final game “ et’s win this one for all the small schools that never had the chance to get here.”

The record book will show that Indiana completed the first 16-0 championship season since the Yale Bulldogs accomplished the feat in ’94 — as in 1894! In winning the school’s first national title the Hoosiers completed a 3-0 playoff run never trailing for even a second along the route in wins over Alabama, Oregon, and Miami, 27-21, to hoist the trophy. The three victories came after Indiana had defeated the defending national champs, Ohio State, in the Big Ten title game.

During my professional career, I spent a lot of time in Indiana. Despite not having a Major League Baseball or Hockey franchise, its sports appetite for basketball is infectious, with IU hoops and high school basketball hysteria being well known. The recent arrival of Caitlin Clark and the NBA Pacers reaching the championship

With 48,626 students on its main Bloomington campus and 805,000 living alumni spread out across the country, the largest alumni community in the country, IU is by no means a small school. But before Cignetti’s arrival, they existed as a barren land on the college football landscape. But, what a difference two years make

As his inaugural press conference upon taking the job, Cignetti was asked what it would take to get players to come to Indiana. His response stunned many: “I win. Google me.”

Boxer Muhammad Ali once was quoted as saying, “It’s not bragging if I can back it up.” Ditto Cignetti.

With Pennsylvania roots (born in Pittsburgh, PA), Cignetti’s father, Frank Sr., is a member of the College Football Hall of Fame. He played quarterback at West Virginia before launching his coaching career in 1983 as a graduate assistant at Pitt. Along the way, his coaching stops were varied until joining Nick Saban’s staff at Alabama as wide receivers coach and recruiting coordinator from 2007 to 2010. While there, the Crimson Tide enjoyed two undefeated seasons, won 29 consecutive games, and won the national championship in 2009.

In 2011, he left Alabama to become the head coach at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, whose program was coming off a 4-10 conference record the previous two seasons. In his second season, IUP advanced to the NCAA Regional Finals, followed by playoff appearances in both 2015 and 2016. In six years at the helm, his teams compiled a 53-17 record with three NCAA appearances and two conference championships.

Cignetti coached at Elon College 2017-2018 . He took a team with a 4-20 conference record and six losing seasons to an NCAA playoff berth in

his first year. In 2018 Elon scored a historic win over ames Madison 2724 snapping MU’s 22-game NCAA winning streak.

JMU immediately hired Cignetti as its coach in 2019, and he guided the ukes to a 14-2 record. His five years at the school included an appearance in the FCS National Championship game and a move from the Colonial Athletic Association to the Sun Belt Conference, earning a share of the Sun Belt’s East Division title.

In two seasons leading Indiana the Hoosiers have compiled a 27-2 record .931 winning percentage- best in the nation), won three bowl games team was 3-11 in bowl games in school history overcame 100-1 odds to win championship, garnered its first Heisman Trophy winner B Fernando Mendoza) and became the only NCAA school to win undefeated national championships in men’s basketball (1976 Bobby Knight led team) and football.

Cignetti’s rapid revival of the Indiana football program may be the best turnaround in college football history, and his quote, “I win. Google me,” is truly prophetic.

Special thanks to my friends from the Williamsport Crosscutters. I was in the crowd for the 18th annual Hot Stove Banquet. It was a rather festive evening. A well-organized event. Great food and camaraderie. Tons of ra es door pri es and auctions. 10 000 went to the United Way. The Genetti was packed.

Gabe Sinicropi is the best in the business. I love his style. I always marvel at his energy. The VP of Marketing has a gift. Gabe would interview each guest throughout the evening. It was splendid. Ken Sawyer is a legend. He served as the MC. Ken and I go back many moons. He is so smooth. I was sitting front and center. Table 10 with the politicians. The bigwigs. Ken got on the mic before the program and gave us a few shouts. We are honored to have State Representative Jamie Flick with us tonight. Jamie stood. From Senator aw’s o ce- Eli abeth ollman. i stood. This continued around the table. But I was skipped.

Williamsport’s Jake Kline was hon-

ored as the 2026 Williamsport Sports Walk Inductee. Kline coached the Notre Dame Fighting Irish Baseball team for 42 years. Incredible. Joseph Mosser was added to the Historic Bowman Field Hall of Fame. Mr. Mosser was a very successful local businessman and philanthropist who helped secure professional baseball in Billtown.

Ian Catherine has been a local broadcaster for many seasons. He is the official voice of the Williamsport Crosscutters. I was so happy that my friend got some love. Ian is fantastic at what he does. I enjoyed listening to Ian and Gabe’s back-and-forth. Catherine told the audience how he came up with a few of his lines. UMBE AC E and CA E THE W. Ian is a passionate dude.

Ricky Bottalico and Domonic Brown were both former Phillies. Bottalico once pegged Barry Bonds in the leg resulting in a bench-clearing brawl. Brown spent some time in Williamsport with the Cutters. He made the N All-Star team in 2013. I remembered them both when they played. Bottali-

co and Brown were also great interviews. Again. The assist to Gabe. They still have ties to Philadelphia. Bottalico does some television and radio. Brown helps in player development.

Tim Kurkjian was my favorite. He stole the show. The longtime ESPN Baseball Analyst and Hall of Famer is so dang special. Tim is a walking baseball encyclopedia and more. He tells some amazing tales. Kurkjian is no stranger to Williamsport. He has helped with the ittle eague World Series and the M B Classics. The Maryland native is also riding a six-year Hot Stove Banquet streak.

I had the opportunity to chat with Tim just before the event. Again. Major props to my man Gabe. I asked Tim a few questions and mentioned that I was a fan. Kurkjian was an outstanding interview. Super gentle and kind. The little guy loves his baseball and I was moved by the knowledge he shared.

“My friend arl avesh told me that

Williamsport was going to be my favorite assignment ” urkjian explained. “I had my doubts. But when I got here. I agreed immediately. This town is outstanding. The ittle eague World Series is outstanding. It reminds me of a County Fair. The M B Classics have only made it better. I enjoy seeing the interactions between the ittle eaguers and M B players each year. They are so vested. It gets better every year. I look forward to coming back. So many great stories. Baseball heaven. So tell me more about this kayak ” Tim was nice enough to sign my M B Classic from a Kayak printout. He got a kick from me telling the story. Fantastic evening. Special thanks to Gabe S. oug E. Billy G. and my new best friend Tim. I had a blast at the 2026 Hot Stove Banquet. Cheers.

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