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Thank you to first responders in recent fire To the Editor: We would like to express our sincere gratitude to the first responders who responded to our recent fire at 139 W. Market St. Thank you to Heritage Fire Co., City Hook & Ladder, Burnham Fire Co., Reedsville Fire Co., Milroy Hose Co., Junction Fire Co., Granville Fire Co., West Granville Fire Co., Chief Logan Fire Co., Friendship Fire Co. of Port Royal, Mifflintown Hose Co., Beale Township Fire Co., Mount Union Fire Co., Huntingdon Regional Fire & Rescue, FAME EMS, and Milroy Hose Co. EMS. An estimated 100 firefighters ...

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Governor’s inability to represent Pa at National Mall disappointing To the Editor: In response to Gov. Shapiro’s inability to find any sponsors for the PA booth at the National Mall in D.C. over the Fourth of July is, in my opinion, a disgrace to all Pennsylvanians. PA is a beautiful state, full of beauty, entrepreneurs, farming, on and on. The Declaration (of Independence) was signed here and many of our statesmen were there. I’m embarrassed and angry. I think we can do better. Mark Knepp Lewistown Juniata has opportunity to move into future To the Editor: Juniata ...

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Revere and rejoice in God’s holiness To the Editor: The the fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge and of wisdom and gives us understanding (Prov. 1:7, 9:10). These two scriptures in Proverbs tell of the fear of the LORD bringing wisdom, knowledge, and understanding. So what is the fear of the LORD? The fear of the LORD is recognizing the sovereign majesty of the LORD. It is affording Him the respect and reverence He deserves because He is our Creator and the sovereign authority over all His creation. The fear of the LORD is honoring Him in His holiness and ...

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Yellowstone is world marvel and must-see destination To the Editor: I loved Rhonda Kelley’s story about Yellowstone. It is amazing. A few more things. What makes it so unique is, one of the world’s largest volcanoes is under it. The volcano powers the 10,000 hydrothermal features and more than half of the world’s geysers. Yellowstone is a high plateau in the heart of the Rockies. It’s surrounded by rugged peaks. In the winter cold air settles in the park and temperatures are possible of -40 degrees and lower. The park sits on the North American plate which is drifting ...

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Independent voters not denied right to vote To the Editor: No, Mr. Ciecierski, it was not I that missed the point but you. I have the right to belong to a party I choose and support that party in an effort to bring its candidates to the ballot box. Sometimes I disagree with their points, much like one might disagree with a family member’s issue. But that does not permit me to enter my neighbor’s home and interfere with their choices, or would you think otherwise? You are not denied the right to vote, but if you choose not to participate in a party’s efforts, then why ...

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Men should not be in women’s sports To the Editor: Why do we have women’s sports? Because most rational people understand there are differences between men and women. The Bible states that when God created people He made them male and female. Yet all are made in His image and have equal worth and deserve to be treated with the utmost of respect. In recent years the idea that there are two sexes has been brought into question by supposedly intelligent people. The latest Supreme Court Justice said she couldn’t define what a woman is because she isn’t a biologist. Yet most ...