Wow, what a column Editor Steph put together last week on Fall Family Fun. There is always something for everyone to enjoy within our pages. We try to cover and feature all the good happenings that make our area such a special place to live. If your Webb Weekly has already been recycled, please remember that every issue is archived at webbweekly.com. If, for some reason, you can’t find what you’re looking for, please call my office. You will always get a person to talk to, not an AI imitation, and we will do our best to help you. My number, along with all the others, can always be found on page four.
There is going to be much more fall fun coming at you fast and furious over the next several weeks that will lead us right up to the Christmas season. I have been asked by several about our annual Hunting Halloween contest where children 12 and under can win an amazing goodie bucket. I guarantee the kiddos haven’t missed it, parents. Editor Steph will have it in the upcoming weeks. We are just still a little early in the Autumn season. I can’t wait to see what monsters, ghosts, bats, pumpkins, or new ideas we’re hunting this year. All those who know me understand I’m just a big kid at heart, and some say in mind, but that’s a conversation for another day. I will tell you I’ve never had the count right; I’ve been tricked every year.
The other contest I will never win but enjoy just as much is our 18th Annual Uncle Ron’s Monster Buck Contest. Full details can be found on page 49. As I’m penning this column, the archery season is getting ready to open. I will keep you posted as the contest progresses; several have sworn me to secrecy and told me about absolute monsters they’re after. I wish everyone great luck and safe hunting. Please remember a trophy is in the hands of the holder, and any legally harvested local buck can be entered.
Although I’m a little late to the ball game, I want to welcome a couple of new columnists. First up, someone I know very well — my son Jimmy. I’m proud the young man has picked up the pen, or in his case, the keyboard. His grandfather is smiling from ear to ear, looking down.
If you haven’t checked out JW3’s writing, as Steph calls him, I encourage you to do so. He has a great approach that connects the thinking of younger folks with that of those who are not so young. This is something much needed in our world of today.
The other gentleman who has joined our Webb Weekly family is Blair Steward. He has taken over for Larry Stout in his County Hall Corner efforts. I have heard many praises from you, the reader, about his writings over the last several weeks, and understand the big shoes he had to fill.
In case you missed it, Larry retired a while back. He actually suggested to Editor Steph that Blair would be a great fit; he definitely has been. I can’t wait to actually shake hands with him in person. Thank you, Blair, for coming on board!
With all going on in the world, the most asked question I had during my travels this past week was what I thought about the Penn State/Oregon game. As you probably know, the Nittany Lions came up short in double overtime. Penn State Head Coach James Franklin’s latest effort to get the monkey off his back regarding defeating a good, nationally ranked team, was a bust. He hasn’t earned the nickname Big Game James for his success in these contests.
I’m going to defer to my son’s Godfather, Steve Sleboda, who’s like a brother to me. He has told me since early on in the Franklin era that watching his teams play in a big game is like watching Charlie Brown attempt to kick the football as Lucy pulls it away at the last second. Just when you think it’s going to happen for the Nittany Lions, something bad happens.
The more years that pass, the more I think Steve hit the nail right on the head. A couple of positive things I do know are that Pennsylvanians and PSU graduates love Nittany Lion football, and there is nothing in sports like a White Out at Beaver Stadium. Rejoice, Blue and White fans, even though the Ohio State game will be more of the same, Penn State will be in the 12-team national playoff.
I will use the 110,000+ fans who find their way to Happy Valley for my final thought. Based on the law of averages, probably half of the eligible voters in attendance were Democrats and half were Republicans. They all came together, sat next to each other, and high-fived one another when things were going well for PSU. They never cared about political affiliation, ideals, or any type of dividing issue. They came from every different walk of life possible and were focused as one with unbelievable energy, enthusiasm, and passion.
Just think of the possibilities for our Great Nation if we could agree to disagree, put our differences aside, and come together for the USA we all wear across our chest.
God Bless America.
