Good Day

and Happy Anniversary to Jay and Janet Brinker!

Word of the Day

Ingratiate — verb — to seek favor by getting into someone’s good graces.

Quote of the Day

“A true friend is someone who thinks you are a good egg even though he knows you are slightly cracked.”

— Thomas J. Watson

Old School Market

The Old School Market will be celebrating their 7th Anniversary in April. The market will be open regular hours from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on April 24 and again on Saturday, April 25, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. This will be at the same time as the Rote Community Yard Sales. Outside vendors are welcome to set up in the field. If you have any questions, please call 570-660-1231. Remember that The Market has restrooms and an ATM available.

Class Luncheon

LHHS and ICHS Class of 1959 will hold a luncheon on April 15 at 12 p.m. at Pizza City Bar and Grill, 270 Susquehanna Ave., Lock Haven. All classmates and guests are welcome!

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 April 15, from 12:30-6 p.m., at the Yearick Center (fire hall) in Howard.

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.

Cookbook Sale

Laurel Run Church, 2899 Laurel Run Road, Beech Creek, has created a beautiful family cookbook with many shared and loved recipes. Please contact Tammy Evelhair at gracesrosey@gmail.com or Paula Smith at 814-574-0199 to purchase. They are selling each copy for $12 and all proceeds will benefit the Laurel Run Church.

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