Good Day

to Nancy Hendricks, of Blanchard!

Word of the Day

Buttress — verb — strengthen; support.

Quote of the Day

“No man goes before his time. Unless the boss leaves early.”

— Groucho Marx

Class of 1957

LHHS and ICHS Class of 1957 will meet on the second Saturday of each month at Restless Oaks at 9 a.m. Classmates and guests are welcome.

Benefit Bingos

KBR Bingo and More will be hosting benefit Bingos to help individuals and clubs or organizations in our community. Come play Bingo and help to support those in need.

On March 7, the Bingo will benefit Tracie Pienzek

On March 8, the Bingo will help John Taylor.

On March 14, the Bingo will help SVRCS students on their Dominican Club trip.

On March 15, the Bingo will help Riley Houser, who needs specialized medical equipment.

Blood Drives

The American Red Cross urges people to donate blood now. All blood donors are needed, especially those with type O blood. Several blood drives will be happening during the next few weeks that donors can attend. Visit the Red Cross website or call 1-800-RED CROSS to arrange an appointment. Walk-ins are also welcomed!

Blood drives will be held as follows:

On March 4, from 1-6 p.m., at the Dunnstown Fire Hall

On March 16, from 1-6 p.m., at the Tri-County N/C Church in Mill Hall.

On March 19, from 12-5:30 p.m., at the American Philatelic Society in Bellefonte.

Friendship Community Library

The FCL in Beech Creek is open on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 3-7 p.m. The Library is a division of the Annie Halenbake Ross Library and has an updated collection of books for loan, a variety of programs and tech support. Be sure to visit their Facebook page to see what exciting things are happening at the library. Courtney, the library manager, can be reached at 570-962-2048 or by email at friendship@rosslibrary.org.

A resolution

Would becoming a Shoe Bank volunteer fit in with any of your New Year’s resolutions? The Lock Haven Area Shoe Bank is usually open one Saturday a month, when we have the fun of giving free new shoes to kids and teens. We are looking for more volunteers, including people we can call when we are shorthanded. If you’d like to volunteer or have questions, please text or call Wendy at 570-295-3443.

Happy Travelers’ 2026 Trips

Trips planned for 2026 include the Ark Encounter and Creation Museum in Williamstown, Ky., for May 11-15; Mackinac Island, Mich., on Sept. 14-19; a Show Trip Extravaganza in Branson, Mo., on Oct. 4-10; and a Holiday Show Trip in Myrtle Beach, S.C., from Nov. 30-Dec. 5. A $75 per person deposit will reserve a seat, with final payment due approximately two months prior to departure. Call Rita Ruhl, 570-748-4226, for information or to sign up for any of these trips or visit www.grouptrips.com/pennsylvaniahappytravelers.com