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Good day

To Robert McGill on his birthday.

Word of the day

Roister (ROY-ster) – Engage in boisterous, drunken merrymaking; behave in a blustering manner; swagger.

Quote of the day

“The common idea that success spoils people by making them vain, egotistic, and self-complacent is erroneous; on the contrary, it makes them, for the most part, humble, tolerant, and kind. Failure makes people cruel and bitter.”

-W. Somerset Maugham

For more info

The full reports by the consultants hired by Keystone Central School District to investigate the Sugar Valley Rural Charter School prior to the district’s vote Thursday will be posted on the district’s website under the “School Board” tab, at www.kcsd.k12.pa.us/, Superintendent Kelly Hastings said.

Save the date

The Wayne Township Volunteer Fire Co. in McElhattan will host a Valentine’s Day All-You-Can-Eat Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, Feb. 14 from 7 to 11 a.m.

Spaghetti Dinner

The Clinton County Community Dental Clinic Spaghetti Dinner, which is sponsored by the Sons of Italy, will be held Wednesday, Feb. 11 at the Sons of Italy, 1 N. Henderson St., Lock Haven. Take outs will be available from 4 to 5 p.m., with dine-in hours from 5 to 7 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at the CCC Dental Clinic, 266 Hogan Boulevard, Suite 6, Mill Hall. The community is asked to consider supporting the local dental clinic that serves low income families in the community. Call 570-748-6450 or email law27@psu.edu for more information.

Dinner & Dancing

The public is invited to a Valentine’s Dinner & Dance on Feb. 14 at the Pleasant Gap Legion. It will be hosted by the ladies auxiliary. Dinner begins at 5 p.m. and the dance will follow at 8 p.m. with DJ Heath Sprout. Tickets for the dinner include your choice of lasagna or meatloaf, a variety of sides and dessert.

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FRIDAY

Day

Pick 2: 9-9

Pick 3: 0-4-2

Pick 4: 0-9-1-3

Pick 5: 8-5-9-8-3

Treasure Hunt:

01-12-16-17-22

$25,000 estimated jackpot

Evening

Pick 2: 4-3

Pick 3: 9-0-8

Pick 4: 4-0-3-8

Pick 5: 4-3-3-4-3

Cash 5: 01-09-20-33-37

$225,000 estimated jackpot

Powerball estimated jackpot: $289 million

Mega Millions estimated jackpot:?$32 million

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Good day

To Barry Wunz of Axemann, Bellefonte area, on his birthday.

Word of the day

Foregather or forgather – Come together in one place.

Quote of the day

“It is not down in any map; true places never are.”

– Herman Melville

A dog in need

Ginny Reeder of Lock Haven, a well known volunteer for pets in need, would like Express readers to know about a new need: a Clinton County woman is seeking a mobile cart for her dog. The dog was hit by a car recently, and both its back legs are broken. The owner is not able to buy a cart due to her financial situation. The dog weighs about 63 pounds. Anyone who can pass along an appropriate-sized cart is asked to call Reeder at 570-748-6106.

Farmers Breakfast

A Farmers Breakfast, sponsored by the Porter Township Activity Center at 216 Spring Run Road, Mill Hall, will be held Saturday, Feb. 7 from 6 to 10 a.m. Eggs, pancakes, sausage, bacon, sausage gravy, biscuits, home fries, fruit and drink will be on the menu. Proceeds from the breakfasts assist with the Center’s mission to help area residents in financial crisis and those who need help with utility costs. To learn more about assistance, call 570-263-0490.

Women’s softball

Anyone interested in participating in a women’s slow pitch softball league (ages 14 and up) in Antes Fort, please call Lindsey McKean at 570-220-3909.

Calling all books

The Beech Creek-Blanchard Friendship Community Center is planning a used book sale. The date is yet to be determined, however, the center is accepting donations of used books in the meantime. If you have books you would like to donate, call Roni Roan, president of the BCB Center, at 570-295-4164.

Happy birthday

To Russell Williamson of Beech Creek, now in Whiting, N.J., 88 years old today.

Pa. Lottery

THURSDAY

Day

Pick 2: 9-2

Pick 3: 0-1-2

Pick 4: 6-1-9-8

Pick 5: 1-1-2-6-1

Treasure Hunt:

03-06-10-11-17

$10,000 estimated jackpot

Evening

Pick 2: 3-3

Pick 3: 7-5-1

Pick 4: 9-8-8-3

Pick 5: 1-9-4-5-8

Cash 5:

06-15-32-35-40

Match 6:

02-28-34-35-36-44

Powerball estimated jackpot: $289 million

Mega Millions estimated jackpot:?$32 million

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Good day

To Jason “Hardbody” Fisher of Lock Haven.

Word of the day

Flippant – Marked by disrespectful levity or casualness.

Quote of the day

“Give me the liberty to know, to utter, and to argue freely according to conscience, above all liberties.”

– John Milton

Chicken supper

The public is invited to a chicken supper on Feb. 6 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Lock Haven Elks, 216 E. Main St. Filled chicken breast, mashed potatoes, vegetables, and dessert will be on the menu. Take-outs will also be available. For more information, call 570-748-4550.

Swap and sale

A tack swap and clothing sale will be held Feb. 7 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Mill Hall Fire Hall. All are welcome and admission is free. If you are interested in setting up a table, please call Lea Ann at 814-574-0886 for fee and other information.

Valentine Dance

The annual Valentine Dance sponsored by the Catholic Daughters of the Americas will be held from 9 p.m. to midnight on Valentine’s Day, Saturday, Feb. 14, at the Sons of Italy Hall. Snug will play, and door prizes will be awarded. Dress is casual. For tickets, call 570-748-4289. Tickets also will be sold at the door. Couples will receive a discount.

Write Mike

Francis “Mike” Holter is a patient at John Heinz Veteran Affairs Hospital – University Drive C, Pittsburgh, Pa. 15213. He would enjoy hearing from family and friends.

Collecting books

AAUW members are now collecting used books for their annual Spring Used Book Sale. Books may be dropped off at the Ross Library Lobby and the Woolrich Community Center. The Book Sale dates are April 30, May 1 and May 2. The sale will be held at the former Lock Haven High School Gym on West Main Street. For more information call 570-769-6831 or 570-726-6410.

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WEDNESDAY

Day

Pick 2: 8-1

Pick 3: 2-9-5

Pick 4: 5-7-4-8

Pick 5: 3-0-9-2-2

Treasure Hunt:

02-07-13-15-18

$10,000 estimated jackpot

Evening

Pick 2: 5-5

Pick 3: 4-9-0

Pick 4: 7-5-9-4

Pick 5: 6-6-2-8-5

Cash 5:

04-07-11-14-37

$600,000 estimated jackpot

Powerball estimated jackpot: $261 million

Mega Millions estimated jackpot:?$32 million

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Good day

To Aaron Wensel of Lock Haven, turning 38 today.

Word of the day

Greensward (GREEN-sword) – Surface layer of ground containing a mat of grass and grass roots.

Spaghetti dinner

A spaghetti dinner benefiting the Goodwill Hose Co. of Flemington will be held on Saturday, Jan. 31 at the Red Eye Center in Flemington from 5 to 8 p.m. Dinner will include spaghetti and meatballs, side salad, cake and drinks.

Pick up

soup today

Albright United Methodist Church, located at 47 E. Main St., Loganton, will have a pick-up only soup sale today from 3 to 6 p.m. Vegetable beef, chicken corn, cheesy broccoli and Bob Lamey’s ham and bean soup will be available. If interested, call ahead to pre-order at 570-725-3388 or 570-725-3498. Pre-orders are not required.

Happy birthday

To Cindy Lupton … Travis Lavel of Beech Creek.

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TUESDAY

Midday

Pick 3: 7-9-8

Pick 4: 5-6-9-5

Pick 5: 3-1-2-5-5

Treasure Hunt:

14-19-20-27-29

$40,000 estimated jackpot

Evening

Pick 3: 2-5-0

Pick 4: 2-9-7-2

Pick 5: 3-8-6-2-5

Cash 5:

01-14-17-21-39

$450,000 estimated jackpot

Powerball estimated jackpot: $261 million

Mega Millions estimated jackpot:?$25 million

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Good day

To Rose Hill of Flemington on her 90th birthday.

Postponed

Lock Haven University’s annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebration tomorrow has been postponed, and a new date is expected to be announced. Novelist Tayari Jones is the speaker and is having weather-related travel problems. The celebration, once rescheduled, will be free and open to the public, with more information available from Jamie Shipe at jks109@LHUP.edu or Laurie Cannady at lcannady@LHUP.edu.

Pantry open today

The Salvation Army Food Pantry will be closed tomorrow due to personnel training. The food pantry is open today instead.

Save the date

An American Girl Bingo event is planned Sunday, March 28 to benefit Jessalyn Myers’ journey to Alaska through the People to People Ambassador Program. Held at the Red Eye Center in Flemington, bingo begins at 1 p.m. with doors opening at noon. Also a part of the event are door prizes, Chinese auctions, raffles, and food available for purchase. For advance tickets at a discount, call or text Amy at 570-367-0236 or Savannah at 570-660-0198.

Soup sale

Albright United Methodist Church, 47 E. Main St., Loganton, offers a soup sale today and tomorrow from 3 to 6 p.m. both days. Soups are vegetable beef, chicken corn, cheesy broccoli, and Bob Lamey’s Ham and Bean.

Be a Friend

Are you a friend to animals? Consider becoming an official Friend of the Clinton County SPCA. The Friends meet the first Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. at the shelter in Dunnstown, and new faces are welcome. The next upcoming meeting is set for Feb. 5.

Happy birthday

Isabella R. Barr of Jersey Shore, 1 (belated).

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MONDAY

Midday

Daily Number: 8-0-5

Big 4: 6-6-3-3

Quinto: 0-6-1-3-8

Treasure Hunt:

06-07-20-21-29

$25,000 estimated jackpot

Evening

Daily Number: 1-4-8

Big 4: 3-3-7-2

Quinto: 1-7-7-0-5

Cash 5:

02-04-18-22-37

$325,000 estimated jackpot

Match 6:

06-18-26-36-40-44

$1.3 estimated jackpot

Powerball estimated jackpot: $261 million

Mega Millions estimated jackpot:?$25 million

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Good day

To Denise Vonada of Lamar

Word of the day

Ringer – A contestant entered dishonestly into a competition; one who bears a striking resemblance to another; a horseshoe or quoit thrown so that it encircles the peg.

Quote of the day

“All for one, one for all.”

– Alexandre Dumas

Wing sale

LaBelle Vallee Lodge No. 232, Free Masons of Jersey Shore will hold its annual wing sale for Super Bowl XLIX at the lodge at 201 S. Main St., on Feb. 1. Wings are available in five different flavors, including Cajun (mild), Kamikaze (hot), Inferno (really hot), barbecue, and garlic butter. Celery and blue cheese will cost $1 extra. Advance orders may be placed with one of the lodge officers by calling 570-772-7573 or 570-337-7228. Large orders should be placed in advance. Orders may be picked up between noon and 5 p.m. on Feb. 1. Please call to schedule a pickup time. Orders of $60 or more can be delivered within the Jersey Shore area.

Hearing aids

Collection boxes are still available for donations of hearing aid batteries and used hearing aids to help children in under-developed nations. Used hearing aids – in any condition – may be dropped off at The Express on West Main Street and Avenue 209 Coffeehouse on Belle-fonte Avenue. The Rotary Club of Down-town Lock Haven is sponsoring the collection.

Happy birthday

Mallory Foster of Salona, the Clinton County Fair Queen … Alexya Barzona (yesterday).

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SUNDAY

Midday

Daily Number: 2-1-4

Big 4: 3-2-4-9

Quinto: 2-5-9-5-2

Treasure Hunt:

1-20-23-25-30

Estimated jackpot: $10,000

Evening

Daily Number: 9-0-1

Big 4: 1-3-3-6

Quinto: 9-7-8-4-7

Cash 5: 4-6-7-12-18

Estimated jackpot: $,000

Mega Millions estimated jackpot:?$25 million

SATURDAY

Midday

Daily Number: 0-1-6

Big 4: 8-3-0-3

Quinto: 4-4-2-4-3

Treasure Hunt:

5-7-18-25-27

Evening

Daily Number: 6-1-1

Big 4: 5-1-1-3

Quinto: 7-0-2-2-3

Cash 5: 14-19-34-39-41

Powerball:

16-19-20-29-33

Powerball: 10

Power Play: 2

Estimated jackpot: $261 million (Sunday)

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Good day

To Barry and Sheala Haines of Beech Creek on their anniversary.

Word of the day

Conceited (kon-SEE-ted) – Holding or characterized by an unduly high opinion of oneself.

Quote of the day

“A new machine invented in England deprives millions of Chinese workers of their livelihood within a year’s time. In this way, big industry has brought all the people of the earth into contact with each other, has merged all local markets into one world market, has spread civilization and progress everywhere.”

– Karl Marx and Frederick Engels

Women’s softball

Anyone interested in participating in a women’s slow pitch softball league (ages 14 and up) in Antes Fort, please call Lindsey McKean at 570-220-3909.

Pantry closed

The Salvation Army Food Pantry will be closed on Wednesday, Jan. 28, due to personnel training. The Food Pantry will be open on Tuesday, Jan. 27, instead.

Keep warm

Susque-View Home, 22 Cree Drive, Lock Haven, would like the community to know its doors are open once again during inclement weather for people to get out of the cold and still get their exercise walking in the beautiful indoor atrium Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m.

Take off pounds

PA TOPS (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly) Chapter 1466 meets every Monday at 6 p.m. in the lower level of Castanea United Methodist Church on East Brown Street. New members are always welcome.

Smile!

Hospitality: making your guests feel like they’re at home, even if you wish they were.

Pa. Lottery

FRIDAY

Midday

Daily Number: 4-6-1

Big 4: 2-1-9-2

Quinto: 7-3-2-0-3

Treasure Hunt:

03-10-11-20-26

$40,000 estimated jackpot

Evening

Daily Number: 0-4-0

Big 4: 3-7-0-8

Quinto: 4-3-9-4-7

Cash 5:

04-13-16-29-36

$600,000 estimated jackpot

Powerball estimated jackpot: $230 million

Mega Millions estimated jackpot:?$20 million

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Good day

Russell and Betty Nelson of Lock Haven, on their 60th anniversary.

Word of the day

Inexpugnable (in-ex-PYEWN-a-bul/ in-ex-PUG-na-bul) – Incapable of being overcome, challenged, or refuted.

Quote of the day

“We should consider every day lost on which we have not danced at least once. And we should call every truth false which was not accompanied by at least one laugh.”

– Friedrich Nietzsche

Calling for books

The Beech Creek-Blanchard Friendship Community Center is planning a used book sale. The date is yet to be determined, however, the center is accepting donations of used books in the meantime. If you have books you would like to donate, contact Roni Roan, president of the BCB Center, at 570-295-4164.

St. Patty’s Party

On March 21, the Pleasant Gap American Legion Auxiliary will host a St. Patty’s Day Party beginning at 8 p.m. with D.J. Nate Weaver. There will be food provided, and the party is open to the public.

Dinner, dancing

The public is invited to a Valentine’s Dinner & Dance on Feb. 14 at the Pleasant Gap Legion. It will be hosted by the ladies auxiliary. Dinner begins at 5 p.m. and the dance will follow at 8 p.m. with D.J. Heath Sprout. Tickets for the dinner include your choice of lasagna or meatloaf, a variety of sides and dessert.

Spaghetti dinner

A spaghetti dinner will be held Saturday, Feb. 21 at the State College Family YMCA from 2 to 6:30 p.m. Dinner will includes spaghetti, salad, a dinner roll, and dessert. Food was donated by Gamma Sigma Sigma, Tau Chapter at Penn State. The event will be free for Veterans with proof at event, and proceeds benefit the Teen Leaders Club, which is a YMCA program for teens in middle and high school. For more information contact Jamie Sanfilippo at jsanfilippo@ymcaocc.org or call 814-237-7717.

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THURSDAY

Midday

Daily Number: 7-1-5

Big 4: 9-1-2-6

Quinto: 7-3-9-8-6

Treasure Hunt:

02-04-07-13-26

$25,000 estimated jackpot

Evening

Daily Number: 8-3-2

Big 4: 8-2-2-5

Quinto: 3-9-5-0-0

Cash 5:

03-21-25-26-42

$450,000 estimated jackpot

Match 6:

01-03-08-12-30-43

$1.15 estimated jackpot

Powerball estimated jackpot: $230 million

Mega Millions estimated jackpot:?$20 million

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Good day

To Leanna Rockey on her birthday.

Quote of the day

“It is absurd to divide people into good and bad. People are either charming or tedious.”

– Oscar Wilde

Spaghetti dinner

A spaghetti dinner benefiting the Goodwill Hose Co. of Flemington will be held on Saturday, Jan. 31 at the Red Eye Center in Flemington from 5 to 8 p.m. Dinner will include spaghetti and meatballs, side salad, cake and drinks.

Pick up soup

Albright United Methodist Church, 47 E. Main St., Loganton, will have a pick up only soup sale on Tuesday, Jan. 27 and Wednesday, Jan. 28 from 3 to 6 p.m. Vegetable beef, chicken corn, cheesy broccoli and Bob Lamey’s ham and bean soup will be available. If interested, call ahead to preorder at 570-725-3388 or 570-725-3498. Preorders are not required.

Cookbooks ready

A new order of local recipe cookbooks from Bald Eagle United Presbyterian Church in Mill Hall has arrived. The books are $10 each. Call Peg Duck at 570-726-3382 and pick up at Dan’s Gulf Service in Mill Hall.

Help pets in need

Want to give back to the community and help a homeless pet in need? Open your heart and home to a stray or homeless pet by becoming a pet foster with Clinton County Paws of Hope. All veterinary expenses, food, and supplies are provided by CCPOH. All you need to provide to a pet in need is love, care, and a warm place to lay its head until the perfect forever family is found. Fill out a foster application at www.ccpawsofhope.org/volunteer-application/ to apply or learn more about fostering pets by visiting www.CCPawsofHope.org.

Happy

anniversary

Bob and D.J. Stack of Laflin, formerly of the Lock Haven area, 32 years.

Did you know?

John Tyler served as both the 10th president of the United States as well as the 10th vice president.

Pa. Lottery

WEDNESDAY

Midday

Daily Number: 7-5-3

Big 4: 5-1-6-6

Quinto: 6-8-5-4-2

Treasure Hunt:

03-12-14-22-28

$10,000 estimated jackpot

Evening

Daily Number: 2-7-9

Big 4: 5-5-0-0

Quinto: 8-3-4-6-1

Cash 5:

22-26-31-36-42

$325,000 estimated jackpot

Powerball estimated jackpot: $208 million

Mega Millions estimated jackpot:?$20 million

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Good day

And happy 90th birthday to Lois Imes of Loganton.

Word of the day

Rectitude (REK-ti-tood) – Moral uprightness, righteousness; the quality or condition of being correct in judgment; the quality of being straight.

Quote of the day

“This time, like all times, is a very good one, if we but know what to do with it.”

– Ralph Waldo Emerson

Bingo on Friday

A Vera Bradley/ Thirty-One Bingo is offered Friday at 6:30 p.m. at Howard Elementary School. The event is a PTA benefit. Ticket information is available by calling Rhonda at 814-625-2121 after 6 p.m., or the school at 625-2423.

Valentine’s Breakfast

On Feb. 14, a Valentine’s Day All-You-Can-Eat Pancake Breakfast will be held at the Wayne Township Volunteer Fire Company in McElhattan from 7 to 11 a.m. Pancakes, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage and beverages will be served. For more information, call 570-769-6535.

Chicken supper

The public is invited to a filled chicken breast supper on Feb. 6 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Lock Haven Elks, 216 E. Main St. Filled chicken breast, mashed potatoes, vegetable and dessert are on the menu. Take outs will be available. For more information, call 570-748-4550.

Happy birthday

To Gene Person, 95, of Loganton … Madelyn Lorelai Kuntz, 2, of Butler, Pa.

Happy

anniversary

To Bill and Caroline Eisemann of Lock Haven celebrating 65 years of marriage today … To Gene and Barb Crawford celebrating 54 years of marriage today.

Pa. Lottery

TUESDAY

Midday

Big 4:?7-2-7-0

Daily Number:?5-3-6

Quinto:?1-8-2-1-3

Evening

Big 4:?6-1-5-9

Daily Number:?5-8-1

Quinto:?8-1-2-2-9

Mega Millions

Estimated jackpot: $15 million

Powerball

Estimated jackpot: $208 million

Cash 5:?18-19-21-25-40

Treasure Hunt:?01-07-09-13-27

Estimated jackpot: $25,000

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Woolrich Little League

2015 Registration

Time: Wednesday, Jan. 21 from 5-8 p.m.

Place: At the Wayne Township Fire Hall

Parents/guardians must bring a birth certificate and three documents proving residency. Please contact Woolrich Little League President, Shelly Bowman, with questions at 570-660-7427 or woolrichll@gmail.com. Website at www.leaguelineup.com/woolrichlittleleague

Wood Bat Baseball Tournament

The Bob Cene Baseball Complex in Struthers Ohio will host a wood bat tournament for teams ages 16-19 from Pennsylvania and Ohio June 25-26. Contact Ken Quinn 330-719-0581 for information.

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Good day

To Mary Baker, a resident of Susque-View, who turned 100 years old on Monday.

Word of the day

Engrossing (en-GROWSS-ing) – Capable of arousing and holding the attention.

Quote of the day

“What other dungeon is so dark as one’s own heart! What jailer so inexorable as one’s self!”

– Nathaniel Hawthorne

Vera Bradley

Bingo

The Ty Yonkin Legacy Fund Second Annual Vera Bradley Bingo and silent auction is slated for Feb. 8 at the Lock Haven Elks Lodge, 216 E. Main St. The door will open at 11:30 a.m. and games will begin at 1 p.m. Tickets are available in advance at a discount. For more information call Ginny Reeder at 570-748-6106 or 570-660-2746 or Phoebe Watkins at 570-295-5911.

Meet Mike Hanna

State Rep. Mike Hanna has announced he has openings for constituent hours at his Lock Haven office on Friday, Jan. 23. If you wish to set up an appointment call his office at 570-748-5480.

Community bazaar

Newly sworn in officers at the Beech Creek-Blanchard Friendship Community Center are planning a community bazaar on March 27 and 28 and are currently seeking vendors. Those interested in participating are encouraged to contact Vice President Sandy Boob at 570-962-2397.

Collecting books

The AAUW is now collecting used books for their annual Spring Used Book Sale. Books may be dropped off at the Ross Library Lobby and the Woolrich Community Center. The Book Sale dates are April 30, May 1 and May 2. The sale will be held at the former Lock Haven High School Gym on West Main Street. For more information call 570-769-6831 or 570-726-6410.

Happy birthday

To Staci Moore-Kelly of Beech Creek,

Pa. Lottery

MONDAY

Midday

Daily Number: 2-8-4

Big 4: 5-7-3-3

Quinto: 2-8-0-3-6

Treasure Hunt:

10-11-14-26-27

$10,000 estimated jackpot

Evening

Daily Number: 5-9-5

Big 4: 7-9-9-8

Quinto: 3-6-5-5-9

Cash 5:

05-12-26-37-38

Match 6:

02-06-13-15-21-33

Powerball estimated jackpot: $208 million

Mega Millions estimated jackpot:?$15 million

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Good day

To Deb Burfield of Beech Creek, celebrating her birthday today.

Word of the day

Guttersnipe (GUT-er-snype) – A child who spends most of his time in the streets, especially in slum areas; a person of the lowest class.

Quote of the day

“In quarreling about the shadow we often lose the substance.”

– Aesop

Comedy Night

Tickets are on sale now for a Wisecrackers Comedy Night Saturday to benefit the Clinton County Women’s Center. The fun begins at 7 p.m., with doors opening at 6 p.m., at the Elks lodge, 216 E. Main St., Lock Haven. There will be a cash bar, Chinese auction and 50/50 raffle. Bring your own food. Ticket information is available by calling 570-748-9539. Groups of 10 or more may make reservations; call by 5 p.m. Jan. 22.

Starting a

small business?

Interested in starting a small business, but don’t know where or how to begin? The Small Business Development Center of Lock Haven University will hold a “First Step for Starting a Small Business” workshop from 9 a.m. to noon Friday at the SBDC Office, 301 W. Church St., Lock Haven. This workshop will help aspiring entrepreneurs begin the process of successful business ownership. The registration fee for this First Step course is $20. Walk-ins are welcome, however, reserving a spot in this class is recommended. To register for the workship, call 570-484-2589 or visit community.lhup.edu/sbdc/training.htm.

Happy birthday

To Manuel Bueno.

Pa. Lottery

SUNDAY

Midday

Daily Number: 2-6-6

Big 4: 6-4-4-1

Quinto: 5-8-1-0-5

Treasure Hunt:

3-13-22-28-30

Estimated jackpot: $25,000

Evening

Daily Number: 8-8-4

Big 4: 6-7-4-8

Quinto: 7-3-9-0-8

Cash 5: 5-8-10-23-31

Estimated jackpot: $125,000

Mega Millions estimated jackpot:?$15 million

SATURDAY

Midday

Daily Number: 2-0-4

Big 4: 6-8-2-6

Quinto: 0-0-2-3-7

Treasure Hunt:

15-16-23-24-28

Evening

Daily Number: 4-0-0

Big 4: 1-6-7-8

Quinto: 9-5-9-6-0

Cash 5: 14-16-25-27-40

Powerball:

15-16-23-27-36

Powerball: 9

Power Play: 2

Estimated jackpot: $208 million (Sunday)

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Good day

Good day

To Tom and Sharon Doebler, celebrating their anniversary today.

Word of the day

Monotonous (me-NOT-n-es) – Sounded or spoken in an unvarying tone; tediously repetitious or lacking in variety.

Quote of the day

“Sleep that knits up the ravelled sleeve of care, The death of each day’s life, sore labour’s bath, Balm of hurt minds, great nature’s second course, Chief nourisher in life’s feast.”

– William Shakespeare

Spaghetti Dinner

The Clinton County Community Dental Clinic’s Spaghetti Dinner, which is sponsored by the Sons of Italy, will be held Wednesday, Feb. 11 at the Sons of Italy, 1 N. Henderson St., Lock Haven. Take outs will be available from 4 to 5 p.m., with dine-in hours from 5 to 7 p.m. Tickets are $6 for adults and $3 for children and may be purchased at the CCC Dental Clinic, 266 Hogan Boulevard, Suite 6, Mill Hall. The community is asked to consider supporting the local dental clinic that serves low income families in the community. Call 570-748-6450 or email law27@psu.edu for more information.

Seeking coolers

You might have noticed a stray cats wandering about in the community, and with cold weather upon us, there’s always a chance for a tragic end for these felines. The SPCA is making a general request for “Omaha Steak” or equivalent coolers. A volunteer will convert them into kitty shelters. If you have those coolers, call Ginny Reeder at 570-748-6106 and she’ll gladly pick them up from you.

Handmade gifts

The Station Gallery, 2 E. Bald Eagle St., Lock Haven, has a variety of hand-crafted gifts for sale during the Members’ Holiday Show and Sale that runs through Jan. 24. Gallery hours are Thursdays and Fridays from 1 to 8 p.m., Saturdays 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sundays 1 to 4 p.m.

Happy birthday

To Karen Heverly of Marsh Creek (Sunday).

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Good day

To Jim and Vickie Statton of Mill Hall, celebrating 44 years of marriage today.

Word of the day

Subjugate (SUB-je-gayt) – Make subservient; force to submit or subdue.

Quote of the day

“I would rather be a superb meteor, every atom of me in magnificent glow, than a sleepy and permanent planet.”

– Jack London

Pantry closed

The Salvation Army Food Pantry will be closed on Wednesday, Jan. 28, due to personnel training. The Food Pantry will be open on Tuesday, Jan. 27, instead.

Chicken &

Waffle Dinner

A Chicken & Waffle Dinner is slated for 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Jan. 18 at the Wayne Township Volunteer Fire Company in McElhattan. Advance tickets are available. Please see a member of the fire company or call 570-769-6535 for tickets. Take-outs will be available.

Poem in print

Shirley J. Miller frequently contributes poems to the column “The Silver Lining” that appears in the monthly “Golden Opportunities” pages of The Express. She reports that one of her poems, “The Friendly Quilting Shop,” was published in The Country Register’s January/February edition. The flyer focuses on places to buy quilting materials and also includes tips, short stories, recipes and, Shirley says, sometimes a poem.

Can you help?

Both the Clinton and Lycoming SPCAs can use clay-type (non-clumping) cat litter and paper products. The Clinton shelter is at 33 Mill Hill Road, Dunnstown, phone 748-4756, and the Lycoming shelter is at 2805 Reach Road, Williamsport, phone 322-4646.

Happy birthday

To Erin Tierney … Ruth Lannan … Austin Kinley of Lock Haven, 18 … Florence Kuntz of Beech Creek, turning 101 today. If you know Florence Kuntz, she would appreciate hearing from friends and family.

Pa. Lottery

THURSDAY

Midday

Daily Number: 9-2-0

Big 4: 3-9-0-6

Quinto: 9-1-3-0-3

Treasure Hunt:

02-04-14-24-27

$10,000 estimated jackpot

Evening

Daily Number: 2-3-4

Big 4: 8-2-4-5

Quinto: 9-7-1-8-9

Cash 5:

07-12-17-27-42

$125,000 estimated jackpot

Match 6:

07-16-18-31-32-36

$900,000 estimated jackpot

Powerball estimated jackpot: $194 million

Mega Millions estimated jackpot:?$270 million

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Good day

To Brandon J. Miller of Castanea, turning 16 today.

Word of the day

Elephantine (el-e-FAN-teen/ tin) – Of great mass; huge and bulky; ponderously clumsy.

Quote of the day

“Death is not the end. There remains the litigation over the estate.”

– Ambrose Bierce

Dinner-dance

The Clinton County SPCA’s dinner-dance is slated for March 21. The bi-annual event marks the SPCA’s largest fundraiser. The community is invited to enjoy great food, drinks and fellowship. The event raises awareness of what the SPCA shelter does for needy animals. If you’re interested in donating a service or items for the silent auction, or would like to be added to the tickets list, call the shelter at 570-748-4756.

Meet Mike Hanna

State Rep. Mike Hanna has openings for constituent hours at his Lock Haven office on Friday, Jan. 23. Call his office at 570-748-5480 to set up an appointment.

Cookbooks ready

A new order of local recipe cookbooks from Bald Eagle United Presbyterian Church in Mill Hall has arrived. The books are $10 each. Call Peg Duck at 570-726-3382 and pick them up at Dan’s Gulf Service in Mill Hall.

Wing sale

LaBelle Vallee Lodge No. 232, Free Masons of Jersey Shore will hold their annual wing sale for Super Bowl XLIX at the lodge, 201 S. Main St., Jersey Shore, on Feb. 1. Wings are available in five flavors: Cajun (mild), Kamikaze (hot), Inferno (really hot), barbecue, and garlic butter. Advance orders may be placed with lodge officers by calling 570-772-7573 or 570-337-7228. Please place large orders in advance and call to schedule a pickup time. Orders may be picked up between noon and 5 p.m. on Feb. 1.

Happy birthday

To Donald Weaver.

Pa. Lottery

WEDNESDAY

Midday

Daily Number: 1-2-5

Big 4: 4-5-8-2

Quinto: 0-4-3-4-0

Treasure Hunt:

01-06-07-20-29

$10,000 estimated jackpot

Evening

Daily Number: 7-3-6

Big 4: 6-0-9-6

Quinto: 0-9-7-9-9

Cash 5:

03-09-19-20-33

$600,000 estimated jackpot

Powerball estimated jackpot: $176 million

Mega Millions estimated jackpot:?$270 million

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Times: Sunday, Jan. 18 from 3-6 p.m. and Wednesday, Jan. 21 from 5-8 p.m.

Place: At the Wayne Township Fire Hall

Parents/guardians must bring a birth certificate and three documents proving residency. Please contact Woolrich Little League President, Shelly Bowman, with questions at 570-660-7427 or woolrichll@gmail.com. Website: www.leaguelineup.com/woolrichlittleleague.

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Good day

To Lori Rauch of Jersey Shore, turning 55 today.

Word of the day

Malefactor (MAL-e-fak-tor) – Someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime.

Quote of the day

“Never trust the advice of a man in difficulties.”

– Aesop

Community bazaar

Newly sworn in officers at the Beech Creek-Blanchard Friendship Community Center are planning a community bazaar on March 27 and 28 and are currently seeking vendors. Those interested in participating are encouraged to contact Vice President Sandy Boob at 570-962-2397.

Planning meeting

A Centre County Government Planning Commission meeting is slated for 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 20 at the Willowbank Building, located at 420 Holmes St., Bellefonte.

Comedy Night

Tickets are on sale for a Wisecrackers Comedy Night on Saturday, Jan. 24 to benefit the Clinton County Women’s Center. The fun begins at 7 p.m., with doors opening at 6 p.m. at the Elks lodge, 216 E. Main St., Lock Haven. There will be a cash bar, Chinese auction and 50/50 raffle. Bring your own food. Ticket information is available by calling 570-748-9539. Groups of 10 or more may make reservations; call by 5 p.m. Jan. 22.

Want a puppy?

Clinton County PAWS of Hope currently has a 9-month-old shih-tzu for adoption. If you can’t adopt a pet right now, you can still help by becoming a foster family for pets that are waiting to find their forever home through this relatively new volunteer organization. To learn more, go to Facebook and search for Clinton County PAWS of Hope, or go straight to the organization’s website: www.ccpawsofhope.org/.

Happy birthday

To Sharon Stover of Lock Haven … Mike Taylor of Lock Haven.

Pa. Lottery

TUESDAY

Midday

Daily Number: 9-7-1

Big 4: 2-6-6-9

Quinto: 3-9-4-7-0

Treasure Hunt:

04-18-19-23-25

$25,00 estimated jackpot

Evening

Daily Number: 8-1-3

Big 4: 0-0-2-8

Quinto: 2-9-7-9-8

Cash 5:

06-11-14-34-35

$450,000 estimated jackpot

Powerball estimated jackpot: $176 million

Mega Millions estimated jackpot:?$246 million

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Good day

To Roger Foster of Salona on his birthday.

Word of the day

Bamboozle (bam -BOO-zul) – To take in by elaborate methods of deceit; hoodwink.

Quote of the day

“In skating over thin ice, our safety is in our speed.”

– Ralph Waldo Emerson

Alzheimers

support

The Alzheimer’s and Caregiver’s Support Group will meet today at 7 p.m. in Conference Room B of Susque-View. Amy Heverly from the Area Agency on Aging will be the guest speaker. For more information or to request sitter service for a loved one while attending the meeting, call Fran Decker, MSW, Support Group Facilitator at 570-748-4302.

Pass It On

Pass It On Community Outreach continues to offer free clothing, shoes, belts and similar items this year and is adding some new dates. Pass It On, located in the house at 610 Frederick St., Flemington, next to the Seventh-Day Adventist Church, is open on selected Mondays from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Starting this month, it also will be open on selected Sundays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. For upcoming dates, watch the Sunrise section of Saturday’s Express.

Career Closet

LHU Career Services has a “Dress for Success Career Closet.” Students can find attire there to help them “look successful, feel successful, be successful.” The Career Closet is taking donations of new or clean and gently-worn items as well as accessories, briefcases, padfolios and monetary gifts (made payable to “LHUF – Career Services”). To donate, drop off your items at Ulmer Hall weekdays during business hours, or contact that office at careerservices@lhup.edu or 570-484-2181.

Happy birthday

To Patty Sue Long of Marsh Creek, turning 46 today.

Pa. Lottery

MONDAY

Midday

Daily Number: 4-0-4

Big 4: 6-6-2-0

Quinto: 5-8-7-8-1

Treasure Hunt:

10-12-15-21-22

$10,000 estimated jackpot

Evening

Daily Number: 9-7-5

Big 4: 4-0-4-1

Quinto: 9-3-8-5-7

Cash 5:

14-21-26-30-34

$325,000 estimated jackpot

Match 6:

03-14-22-28-34-45

$850,000 estimated jackpot

Powerball estimated jackpot: $176 million

Mega Millions estimated jackpot:?$246 million

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Good day

To Jim Miller of Mill Hall on his birthday.

Word of the day

Chagrin (she-GRIN) – A keen feeling of mental unease, as of annoyance or embarrassment, caused by failure, disappointment, or a disconcerting event; cause to feel chagrin; mortify or discomfit.

Outreach

luncheon

The monthly Com-munity Outreach Luncheon at Lamar United Methodist Church will be held Thursday at noon and will feature pork, sauerkraut and dumplings, along with hot dogs and mashed potatoes. Th meal is free.

Mm, mm, good

St. Luke’s United Church of Christ, 1175 W. Fourth St., Fleming-ton, offers a soup sale tomorrow with vegetable beef soup and ham and bean soup available from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. while supplies last. To pre-order, call 570-748-5741.

Wisecrackers

The annual laugh-filled benefit for the Hometown Hero program is coming to the Elks in Lock Haven on Friday, March 20. The Wisecrackers Comedy Night begins at 7 p.m., with doors opening at 6 p.m. Tickets and more information are available at the Downtown Lock Haven Inc. office, 205 E. Main St., phone 748-1576.

Before you go

Drivers headed out on holiday journeys may log on to 511pa.com or call 511 from any phone to check on traffic conditions through PennDOT, always a good idea before buckling up.

Happy belated

birthday

To Cristy Lehman, who celebrated her birthday yesterday.

Pa. Lottery

SUNDAY

Midday

Daily Number: 7-6-5

Big 4: 8-1-0-0

Quinto: 4-3-7-6-7

Treasure Hunt:

4-5-6-15-19

Estimated jackpot: $25,000

Evening

Daily Number: 2-6-8

Big 4: 1-5-6-5

Quinto: 8-2-8-2-3

Cash 5: 15-29-30-35-40

Mega Millions estimated jackpot:?$246 million

SATURDAY

Midday

Daily Number: 5-8-0

Big 4: 1-5-3-0

Quinto: 7-5-4-6-6

Treasure Hunt:

2-3-5-11-26

Evening

Daily Number: 9-9-7

Big 4: 0-5-6-8

Quinto: 2-1-2-0-1

Cash 5:

6-10-12-13-34

Powerball:

2-9-19-28-29

Powerball: 19

Power Play: 5

Estimated jackpot: $176 million (Sunday).

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Woolrich Little League

2015 Registration

Times: Sunday, Jan. 18, 2015 from 3-6 p.m. and Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2105 from 5-8 p.m.

Place: At the Wayne Township Fire Hall

Parents/guardians must bring a birth certificate and three documents proving residency. Please contact Woolrich Little League President, Shelly Bowman, with questions at 570-660-7427 or woolrichll@gmail.com. Website: www.leaguelineup.com/woolrichlittleleague.

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Good day

To Tiffany Church of Lock Haven.

Word of the day

Titivate (TIT-e-vayt) – To make decorative additions to; spruce up.

Quote of the day

“An invasion of armies can be resisted, but not an idea whose time has come.”

-Victor Hugo

Vera

Bradley Bingo

Ty Yonkin Legacy Fund’s Second Annual Vera Bradley Bingo and Silent Auction is slated for Feb. 8 at the Lock Haven Elks Lodge, 216 E. Main St. The door will open at 11:30 a.m. and games will begin at 1 p.m. Tickets are available in advance for $20, or tickets at the door will cost $25. For more information contact Ginny Reeder at 570-748-6106 or 570-660-2746 or Phoebe Watkins at 570-295-5911.

Starting a

small business?

Interested in starting a small business, but don’t know where or how to begin? The Small Business Development Center of Lock Haven University will hold a “First Step for Starting a Small Business” workshop from 9 a.m. to noon Friday, Jan. 23 at the SBDC Office, 301 W. Church St., Lock Haven. This workshop will help aspiring entrepreneurs begin the process of successful business ownership, including evaluating business ideas, developing a business plan, and exploring financing options. For more information or to register for the workship, call 570-484-2589 or visit community.lhup.edu/sbdc/training.htm. The registration fee is $20. Walk-ins are welcome, however, reserving a spot is recommended.

Seeking coolers

You might have noticed stray cats wandering about in the community, and with cold weather upon us, there’s always a chance for a tragic end for the felines. The SPCA requests “Omaha Steak” or equivalent coolers. A volunteer will convert them into kitty shelters. If you have those coolers, call Ginny Reeder at 570-748-6106 and she’ll gladly pick them up from you.

Pa. Lottery

FRIDAY

Midday

Daily Number: 6-7-4

Big 4: 6-8-2-8

Quinto: 0-7-3-1-8

Treasure Hunt:

06-12-26-27-29

$65,000 estimated jackpot

Evening

Daily Number: 2-6-0

Big 4: 0-0-5-1

Quinto: 8-8-3-3-8

Cash 5:

12-13-17-34-36

$225,000 estimated jackpot

Powerball estimated jackpot: $162 million

Mega Millions estimated jackpot:?$221 million

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Good day

To Susan Smith of Jersey Shore, who celebrated her birthday yesterday.

Word of the day

Bric-a-brac – Small, usually ornamental objects valued for their antiquity, rarity, originality, or sentimental associations.

Quote of the day

“Fear is the main source of superstition, and one of the main sources of cruelty. To conquer fear is the beginning of wisdom.”

– Bertrand Russell

Chicken &

Waffle Dinner

A Chicken & Waffle Dinner is slated for 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Jan. 18 at the Wayne Township Volunteer Fire Company in McElhattan. Advanced tickets are available. Please see a member of the fire company or call 570-769-6535 for tickets. Take-outs will be available.

Soup sale

St. Luke’s United Church of Christ in Flemington, 1175 W. Fourth St., Flemington, plans a vegetable beef soup sale on Tuesday, Jan. 13, with pickup of quarts from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. while supplies last, or call to order at 570*748-5741. Vegetable beef and ham and bean soup will be available for $5 a quart.

Seeking input

The Friendship Community Center remains operational due to Beech Creek-Blanchard community support. Newly elected officers want public input and new ideas to enhance the use of the Friendship Center. The public is asked to attend an important meeting on Monday, Jan. 12 at the Friendship Community Center at 7 p.m.

Handmade gifts

The Station Gallery, located at 2 E. Bald Eagle St., Lock Haven, has a variety of unique, hand-crafted gifts for sale this during the Members’ Holiday Show and Sale. Remember the Clinton County Arts Council on your shopping adventures! Gallery hours are Thursdays and Fridays from 1 to 8 p.m., Saturdays 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sundays 1 to 4 p.m.

Pa. Lottery

THURSDAY

Midday

Daily Number: 2-0-6

Big 4: 3-7-8-8

Quinto: 1-7-0-6-7

Treasure Hunt:

04-05-16-18-19

$40,000 estimated jackpot

Evening

Daily Number: 6-5-9

Big 4: 7-2-7-3

Quinto: 9-3-1-3-6

Cash 5:

09-14-18-23-27

$125,000 estimated jackpot

Match 6:

05-06-08-10-26-48

$800,000 estimated jackpot

Powerball estimated jackpot: $162 million

Mega Millions estimated jackpot:?$221 million

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Good day

To Bob Lannan on his birthday.

Word of the day

Gewgaw (GYOO-gaw/goo/gee/jee)- Cheap, showy jewelry or ornament on clothing.

Quote of the day

“Being born in a duck yard does not matter, if only you are hatched from a swan’s egg.”

– Hans Christian Andersen

Tree drop-off

When you are ready to take down your natural Christmas tree, you have an option other than sending it out to the curb as garbage. Raymond Allgyer would like to have it. Call him at 570-726-7613.

Keep warm

Susque-View Home, 22 Cree Drive, Lock Haven, would like the community to know its doors are open once again during inclement weather for people to get out of the cold and still get their exercise walking in the beautiful indoor atrium Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m.

Coupons

Bountiful Blessings, a ministry that gives free hygiene and cleaning supplies to local families in need, can use your unwanted coupons. You can donate coupons for toilet paper, paper towels, deodorant, disposable razors, shampoo and-or conditioner at United Evangelical Lutheran Church, First and West Church streets, Lock Haven (behind Kentucky Fried Chicken) or with volunteer Wendy Seyler. Bountiful Blessings is open from 9 to 11 a.m. the first Wednesday of the month and from 6 to 8 p.m. the third Wednesday.

Can you help?

Both the Clinton and Lycoming SPCAs can use clay-type (non-clumping) cat litter and paper products. The Clinton shelter is at 33 Mill Hill Road, Dunnstown, phone 748-4756, and the Lycoming shelter is at 2805 Reach Road, Williamsport, phone 322-4646.

Easy tip

Prepare for a drive in snowy conditions by packing smart. Pack clothing, blankets, pillows, boots, refreshments, a flashlight, matches and candles.

Pa. Lottery

WEDNESDAY

Midday

Daily Number: 8-9-4

Big 4: 4-1-0-6

Quinto: 9-9-7-5-8

Treasure Hunt:

01-11-15-16-27

$25,000 estimated jackpot

Evening

Daily Number: 9-2-7

Big 4: 5-5-7-6

Quinto: 6-7-9-8-9

Cash 5:

07-23-24-31-35

$125,000 estimated jackpot

Powerball estimated jackpot: $146 million

Mega Millions estimated jackpot:?$221 million

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Beech Creek/Blanchard

Little League

The Beech Creek/Blanchard Little League will be holding baseball sign-ups on the following dates: Tuesday, Jan. 20 (6-8 p.m.), Wednesday, Jan. 21 (6-8 p.m.) and Wednesday, Feb. 4 (5:30-8 p.m.) at the Beech Creek Boro Building. Sign-ups will be for any child ages 4-12. The registration fee is $45 per child. First-time players need a copy of their birth certificate. Any questions, please contact Shawn Carson 570-660-1574 or Daren Stover 814-482-0470.

STN Soccer

The Soccer Training Network will provide winter training at its Beech Creek facility for co-ed players November through May. Players already on community teams are encouraged to join our head coaches and current teams for skills, specific training and tactical improvement. This is for boys and girls sixth grade through 12th grade. Interested players should call Director of Coaching, Jon Arlet, at 740-616-1383.

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Good day

To Caitlyn Shade of Flemington, celebrating her 10th birthday.

Word of the day

Nonplus (non-PLUS) – To put at a loss as to what to think, say, or do; bewilder; a state of perplexity, confusion, or bewilderment.

Quote of the day

“Men often bear little grievances with less courage than they do large misfortunes.”

– Aesop

Meatloaf supper

The Lock Haven Elks, 216 E. Main St., will serve up a meatloaf supper Friday from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Also on the menu are potatoes, gravy, green beans or corn, and dessert. For more information, call 748-4550.

Easy Does It

Dealing with an addict in your life? Come and talk with others who are going through it too. The Easy Does It Al-Anon group meets every Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the small Sunday school room of Bald Eagle United Presbyterian Church, Mill Hall. (A.A. meets in the big room at the same time.) Drop-ins are welcome.

Winter reminder

The city reminds residents that sidewalks and footpaths covered with ice or snow must be sprinkled with salt, cinders or other anti-skid material. And, when the wintry stuff accumulates to an inch or higher, we have 24 hours to shovel it off or possibly be fined. Don’t shovel or blow snow from sidewalks or driveways into the street, though. Not only is it dangerous to traffic, it also can result in a fine.

Before you go

Drivers headed out on holiday journeys may log on to 511pa.com or call 511 from any phone to check on traffic conditions through PennDOT, always a good idea before buckling up.

Happy belated

birthday

To Dane White of Woolrich and Joey Berry of Beech Creek, who celebrated their birthdays yesterday.

Pa. Lottery

TUESDAY

Midday

Daily Number: 9-9-0

Big 4: 3-0-0-6

Quinto: 4-0-6-9-0

Treasure Hunt:

04-06-14-19-23

$10,000 estimated jackpot

Evening

Daily Number: 9-5-0

Big 4: 7-9-9-9

Quinto: 3-3-2-1-5

Cash 5:

01-04-19-26-32

$325,000 estimated jackpot

Powerball estimated jackpot: $146 million

Mega Millions estimated jackpot:?$206 million

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Good day

To Fred Strouse of Mill Hall, who turned 90 yesterday.

Quote of the day

“Destiny: A tyrant’s authority for crime and a fool’s excuse for failure.”

– Ambrose Bierce

Cancer support

The Cancer Support Group will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 8, in Conference Room B of Susque-View.

Breakfast buffet

The Lamar Township Vol. Fire Co., located at 91 Firehouse Road, Salona, offers its breakfast buffet Saturday from 7 to 10 a.m. Breakfast includes scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, homefries, pancakes, biscuits and sausage gravy.

Outreach luncheon

The monthly Community Outreach Luncheon at Lamar United Methodist Church will be held Thursday, Jan. 15 at noon and will feature pork, sauerkraut and dumplings, along with hot dogs and mashed potatoes. The meal is free.

Community center

The public is invited to a Beech Creek-Blanchard Community Center meeting on Jan. 12 beginning at 7 p.m. The center, which has been struggling financially, recently selected a new board, who will be sworn in at the upcoming meeting. The public’s input is vital to the center’s success going forward. Anyone interested in learning more, or becoming a BCB Community Center member, can contact Roni Roan at 570-295-4164 or at roni.roan@gmail .com.

Soup sale

St. Luke’s United Church of Christ in Flemington plans a vegetable beef soup sale on Tuesday, Jan. 13, with pickup of quarts from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Orders are due by today, Tuesday, Jan. 6.

Happy belated

birthday

To Nathan Pittman of Flemington, who turned 1, and his cousin Kayla Zimmerman of Salona, who turned 14, yesterday. and Dane White of Woolrich, yesterday.

Pa. Lottery

MONDAY

Midday

Daily Number: 3-3-0

Big 4: 0-4-9-9

Quinto: 2-3-8-7-6

Treasure Hunt:

01-02-14-23-30

$25,000 estimated jackpot

Evening

Daily Number: 2-6-9

Big 4: 9-9-9-0

Quinto: 6-3-6-4-9

Cash 5:

03-18-21-41-43

$225,000 estimated jackpot

Match 6:

13-24-29-31-47-48

$750,000 estimated jackpot

Powerball estimated jackpot: $146 million

Mega Millions estimated jackpot:?$206 million

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Good day

To David Dickey Sr. on his birthday.

Word of the day

Tumult (TOO-mult) – Violent and noisy commotion or disturbance of a crowd or mob.

Quote of the day

“In battle, there are not more than two methods of attack – the direct and the indirect; yet these two in combination give rise to an endless series of maneuvers.”

– Sun Tzu

Meatloaf supper

The Lock Haven Elks, 216 E. Main St., will serve a meatloaf supper Jan. 9 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Also on the menu are potatoes, gravy, green beans or corn, and dessert. For more information, call 748-4550.

Seeking a job?

Lycoming County CareerLink, located at 329 Pine St., Williamsport, is offering the workshop “How to Job Search with a Criminal Background” Tuesday, Jan. 6 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Learn what to say on an application, how to talk about your background at an interview, information on federal bonding, and how to locate employers who are offender-friendly. The workshop is free and open to the public. Pre-register by calling 570-601-5465.

Save the planet

Wayne Township Landfill is helping the planet. The landfill can now recycle small items made of No. 1 through No. 7 plastics. Feel free to recycle your small plastic throw-aways, as long as they are no larger than a gallon jug. This means no chairs or laundry baskets. Also, plastic toys and motor oil bottles cannot be recycled.

Happy birthday

To Joyce Dugan

Pa. Lottery

THURSDAY

Midday

Big 4 :?2-3-8-1

Daily Number: 4-1-5

Mega Millions: Estimated jackpot: $188 million

Powerball: Estimated jackpot: $131 million

Quinto: 8-7-1-6-8

Treasure Hunt: 05-06-19-25-27

Estimated jackpot: $10,000

Evening

Big 4: 6-4-3-4

Cash 5:?08-15-17-21-36

Estimated jackpot: $225,000

Daily Number: 4-7-1

Match 6 Lotto:?22-25-39-40-45-49

Estimated jackpot: $700,000

Mega Millions:?Estimated jackpot: $188 million

Powerball:?Estimated jackpot: $131 million

Quinto:?2-4-2-2-5

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Good day

To Yasmin Vincenza Anderson on her birthday.

Word of the day

Grinder – A large sandwich made of a long crusty roll split lengthwise and filled with meats, cheese and dressings; hoagie, poor boy, sub, hero.

Quote of the day

“I believe there are more instances of the abridgement of the freedom of the people by gradual and silent encroachments of those in power than by violent and sudden usurpations.”

– James Madison

Library date amended

The Ross Library at 232 W. Main St., Lock Haven, will not reopen until Monday, Jan. 5, with normal hours of operation. An incorrect date was previously announced.

Dinner Ride

Saturday, Jan. 3, 2015 will be the 12th Annual Best Line Powersports/Snow Shoe Rails to Trails Winter Dinner Ride. Ride your ATV to the Moshannon Community Center for a meal, from 11:30 a.m. until gone. The meal includes roast beef, mashed potatoes, noodles, corn, beverage and desserts. Take-outs are available. Central Mountain ATV Association will also be holding a Dice Run at this event. Visit www.ssrt.org for more information.

Tree drop-off

When you are ready to take down your natural Christmas tree, you have an option other than sending it out to the curb as garbage. Raymond Allgyer would like to have it. Call him at 570-726-7613.

Handmade gifts

Just a friendly reminder that the Station Gallery, 2 E. Bald Eagle St., Lock Haven, has a variety of unique, hand-crafted gift items for sale this holiday season during the Members’ Holiday Show and Sale. Remember the Clinton County Arts Council on your shopping adventures! Gallery hours are Thursdays and Fridays from 1 to 8 p.m., Saturdays 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sundays 1 to 4 p.m.

Take off pounds

PA TOPS (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly) Chapter 1466 meets every Monday at 6 p.m. in the lower level of Castanea United Methodist Church on East Brown Street. New members are always welcome.

Pa. Lottery

WEDNESDAY

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