Inside Out Fall 2009
Written by Joanne Arbogast
Around here, football rules. Not so long ago, football was the only fall sport in town, and in some areas, it still is. Everyone is or was directly involved (a player, a band member, a cheerleader, a fan, a booster, a parent) or knew someone who was. Beyond the high school teams, we also (religiously) follow the Philadelphia Eagles and/or the Pittsburgh Steelers. But smack-dab in the middle of all this football fever is the team that unites Central Pennsylvanians: Penn State. This time of year, we cheer on the Nittany Lions by turning the spotlight to the sidelines, toward the ones making a lot of noise and waving pompoms - the Penn State cheerleaders. If you follow Penn State, you'll enjoy reading about these enthusiastic students who care a lot more about their community than you may know. To see more photos, check our online gallery at www.InsidePaMagazine.com
From the pawprint of the Penn State Nittany Lion, we jump to pawpaws. Ever hear of them? The pawpaw is a sweet, banana-like fruit that grows wild on the islands and shores of the Susquehanna River. Some say it has a banana/mango/pineapple taste.Before you ask "Where can I get some?" know there is an "ick" factor. Don't let that stop you. Find out all about this local delicacy, including where to find them and how to eat them.
Bill Smith, of Williamsport, is a kid at heart. Always intrigued by balloons, he has taken his passion for them to new heights. It all started with a trip to the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in 1975. Now, he is the one creating giant floating characters. There's nothing he would rather do more than make people look up, point and smile. We can't make you look up, and we probably can't make you point at anything, but we are pretty sure we have something inside this issue that will make you smile. So come on, join us now, inside.
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