The Boys of Summer are back at Journey Bank Ballpark at Historic Bowman Field. I can’t wait to get up to the ballpark and see my good friends, Rhashan, the Director of Smiles who I promoted to VP of All the Fun, the multi-hat-wearing VP of Marketing and Public Relations, Gabe Sinicropi, who also does so much for the Chamber of Commerce, and Vice President, GM Doug Estes, who hold the fort down behind the scenes, making sure everything is just right for a ball game.
The 2024 MLB Draft League Champions will look to go back-to-back while providing Major League entertainment at a Minor League price. You can find Crosscutters’ information within our pages every week about how to get out to the old ballpark and enjoy the happenings.
That gets me to my first 2025 Grand Slam Giveaway opportunity. Simply be one of the first four folks to call or shoot me a text at 570-337-0755, and you’re a winner. The Grand Slam giveaway tagging comes from the fact that four individuals will win four tickets for our box seats and Cutters’ cash towards dinner for four while you’re taking in the action. I’ll even ask Rhashan to stop by and say hello to all four of you if you would like.
Again, please don’t bother my hard-working staff at the office; call or text me directly, and if I can’t answer, leave a message. Your spot in the batting order will be held according to the time you reached out. I wish you good luck and look forward to hearing from you.
That gets me to another great summertime giveaway that editor Steph kicked off last week, or maybe throw out the first pitch, would cover it better this time of year. I was glad to see her favorite team, the Atlanta Braves, finally climb over the .500 mark this past week. That will make her a little happier, especially since my Philadelphia Phillies are sitting in first place as I’m penning this.
As most know, the Phillies can always find a way to play themselves out of the top spot by the time you’re reading this.
The Webb Weekly Great American Cookout summer prize pack giveaway can be found on page 7. I’m happy to report that several folks have already gotten their entry form in our top hat collection point at the front of the office.
We threw in a little change up to the contest this year. We flipped the grill, which is assembled and includes a full tank of gas courtesy of Elery Nau Hardware, to a Blackstone. In addition to these great folks in Montoursville, my normal cast of characters is back to kick the contest up a notch. And believe me, they are characters.
Rupert’s Specialty Meats and my lifetime friend Mikey Rupert will provide a $50 gift card for something to throw on the Blackstone.
Old Chet Ruth, not to be confused with young Chet Ruth, both who are also longtime friends of the Webb family, will provide something cold to wash down whatever you choose. This, of course, from Frosty’s Beverage in Muncy; if Chet is razzing someone or telling a story, son-in-law John will be there to help you out.
So, what do you have to do to win? Simply fill and clip out the entry form and get it to Webb Weekly office by dropping it off or mailing it in. The winner will be announced in the June 25th issue, so you can have that new Blackstone to try out for the 4th of July.
With all the outdoor and warm weather activities just getting underway, I believe its a good time to provide a public service message stressing one of the things often missing in today’s world: common sense.
The weeks ahead will bring all kinds of opportunities to enjoy the water, biking and motorcycling, fireworks and campfires, along with more outdoor activities than I could list. There have already been several tragedies in our area involving these things, and hopefully, there are months of better, warmer weather ahead.
Please use your common sense and don’t let it become lost when it involves water, fire, and just living the better summer life in general. If you see somebody, especially when it involves children doing something stupid, please say something. Maybe it’s just an innocent mistake, or someone has a medical issue, maybe it’s much more, which may include alcohol or, worse, someone unfamiliar with our area for the wrong reasons. Either way, maybe you can help to prevent a tragedy.
Please apply your common sense if the individual you observe is belligerent or behaving in a reckless manner, like speeding through a neighborhood. Immediately notify the proper authorities and avoid escalating the situation if possible.
Let’s all be safe out there and also help our fellow man accomplish the same thought.
God Bless America.
