A quick reminder to all as I’m penning this column: it’s the Friday morning prior to the election. Some folks will be reading me on Tuesday as the polls are still open, and some will be reading shortly after the election has ended; I pray we have a peaceful election, that the results are known in a timely manner, and our Nation can move forward behind whoever wins.
Hopefully, the record voter turnout, combined with all that has happened, encourages compromise through the understanding that both parties need each other to move our Nation forward. Over 65 million have already voted, so the silver lining to all that has been endured may be a more concerned American citizen who gets out to vote and holds our elected accountable.
A sincere thank you to everyone who has reached out to me the past couple of weeks regarding the 2024 election. I value your opinion, passion, and brutal honesty in some cases. I understand that when I write about this hot topic, some are going to disagree. Almost all were very respectful. As always, I tried to get back to everyone, but if by some chance I missed you, my contact information is on page 4.
Now, moving on to Veterans Day. The United States of America has been in war for 230 out of a possible 247 years. A God bless and heartfelt thank you to our veterans. It’s through their efforts and the grace of God, they are the providers of every freedom we enjoy.
At this most difficult time in world history, the American Soldier has never been asked to defend freedom on such a wide range of fronts. It is my fear this is only going to get worse before it gets better. The most agonizing aspect for both a soldier and his family is never knowing what the next day may bring. Where the servicemen’s deployment may be and when they will come home. The reality of military life is that you may be asked to give your future for the preservation of our American way of life.
Please take the time to thank these true American Heroes who live amongst us. No matter when they served, what their responsibilities were, or how long their service was, they laced up their boots for the United States of America.
Dolly’s Diner and Webb Weekly will again honor our veterans with a Veteran’s Day Appreciation Breakfast held on Monday, November 11th. Full details can be found right below. It is our privilege to team up with the Dolly’s Diner family to provide area veterans with an all-American breakfast. If there’s a veteran in your life who just can’t quite get out there on their own, please make sure they can attend. I guarantee you they won’t go away hungry, and there will be great conversation to be had with fellow veterans.
A tip of my Webb Weekly cap with the American flag on the side to Ron “CI” Insinger, his wife Carol and family, and the great employees at Dolly’s Diner. Thanks for respecting, appreciating, and breaking bread with our vets. If you’re a veteran and you’re out and about, you can also take advantage of a great offer at Ultimate Express Car Wash. The details can also be found below. Thank you to George Heim and his team for the effort and support of our veterans for the past 21 years.
A couple of things to close I’ve failed to mention as I focused on the election the past couple of weeks. The good people at the Consolidated Sportsmen of Lycoming County are holding a turkey shoot this year. There are two Sundays remaining, November 10th and November 17th; it runs from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. It is open to the public and sounds like a great event to help fellow members of the community. You can go to cslcpa.org for more information.
Lastly, as the fall archery season winds down, please get those early-season bucks entered into our 17th Annual Webb Weekly Uncle Ron’s Monster Buck Contest. The contest will pick back up with the rifle season and finish in January with the completion of the 2024-25 PA deer season. Remember, a trophy is in the hands of the holder, and every buck legally harvested gets you registered for the random rifle drawing. Thank you, Jon and Don at Sauers Trading. The top prize to the monster is a shoulder mount provided by Dana Poust. Second through fourth place winners receive a $100 gift card to be used at Stoltzfus Butcher Shop in Mill Hall. Full details this week can be found at webbweekly.com. If you have any questions or buck stories to share, please reach out to me. Good luck and safe hunting.
Please get out and about and enjoy our amazing Nation.
God Bless America.
