Overall, I’m pretty satisfied being female, but there are a more than a few drawbacks. For instance, the major pay inequality that remains in place even in the 21st century is a disgrace. A second example: after interviewing Norman Kobbe last fall regarding the Montgomery Lions Club and their annual sauerkraut production, another gap became apparent. Then, this past Saturday I spoke with a few members of the Muncy Area Lions Club during their annual fundraiser. Both groups contain jovial, good-natured, community-minded gentlemen who enjoy themselves at every function and fundraiser. I enquired about the female adaptation of the Lions, known as the Lioness Club, and was informed that no Muncy area chapter had been established, and that Montgomery’s chapter disbanded. Imagine my delight to discover while writing this column that women are indeed permitted to join Lions Clubs throughout the world! Now to narrow down which chapter to join-there are so many active clubs in southeastern Lycoming County to take into considerationdecisions, decisions!

Events of interest

Wednesday, Jan. 8-Girls’ varsity basketball at home against Millville, 6 and 8 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 9-Varsity wrestling at home against Sullivan County, 6 and 7 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 11-Final day of Christmas tree collection by the Muncy Area Lions Club.

Saturday, Jan. 11-Boys- 7th and 8th grade basketball home against Benton, 11 a.m. and noon; Varsity wrestling against Southern Columbia, home, 7 p.m.

Monday, Jan. 13-Boys’ varsity basketball at home against Hughesville, 6 and 7 p.m.

Monday, Jan. 13-Muncy School Board of Educators’ meeting, 7 p.m., Myers Elementary Cafetorium.

Tuesday, Jan. 14-Friends of Muncy Library used book sale, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Monday, Jan. 20-Muncy School Board of Educators’ meeting, 7 p.m., Myers Elementary Cafetorium.

Tuesday, Jan. 21-Muncy borough council meeting, 7 p.m. All meetings will take place at 14 North Washington St.

Sunday, Feb. 9-American Legion Post 268 chili cookoff, 1 p.m. 515 Legion Road, Muncy. There is a small cost.

Announcements

Son Light House, 130 Carpenter Street, Muncy. Distribution hours are for those receiving goods are Wednesday, Jan. 8, 8-12 p.m. and Thursday, Jan. 9, 4-7 p.m.