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The Earth is not your personal garbage can To the Editor: Today’s balmy temperatures motivated me to get out of the house for a Sunday afternoon walk. Knowing that I would encounter some trash along the way, I grabbed a large trash bag. I could get some exercise and pick up a little garbage at the same time, a win – win activity that would be good for both my personal health and the health of my surroundings. Within less than a quarter of a mile on my journey, the trash bag was bulging. As I found myself stopping to bend over more than walking, I also found myself shaking my head ...

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Fourteenth annual Walk for Warmth was success To the Editor: The Fourteenth annual Walk for Warmth was held on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024 at Kish Park in Lewistown. The event is held each year in February, when temperatures are low, so that walkers could imagine what families who are struggling might endure. This year’s walkers had mild temperatures as they came out to support this worthy cause. This event is co-hosted by United Way of Mifflin-Juniata and the Mifflin-Juniata Human Services Department. This year’s Walk for Warmth raised $7,100, which will assist 16 households with ...

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Veterans Association thanks sponsors To the Editor: The Mifflin County Veterans Association would like to publicly thank Bill and Luke Lake for their continued financial support of our organization. They have for many years supported our effort to purchase military service flags for the Mifflin County Veterans Memorial Bridge, flags at Victory Park and when needed American Flags for the Special Event Display at Monument Square. Well done gentlemen, well done! And, thank you! Terry F. Wade President MCVA

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Beware false teachers of God’s law To the Editor: When the Apostle John finished writing Revelation, that completed and made whole the written word of GOD for His people. All of GOD’s laws, promises and guidance needed to serve Him in writing for our learning. But even before the writings were complete, many had deviated from and taught falsely concerning his word (2Peter2:1). GOD, knowing the heart of man, gave a warning in the twenty second chapter of Revelation about adding to or taking away from that book of Prophesy (Rev.22:18-19). Since this was the book that completed ...

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Thank you to community for ‘Night at the Races’ To the Editor: Thank you to everyone who helped make Night at the Races a SUCCESS! The 2024 United Way of Mifflin-Juniata Night at the Races on Jan. 27 was held at the Moose Family Center in Lewistown. This was the first Night at the Races event for the United Way of Mifflin-Juniata and it was a great success. We want to thank our race caller Jason Christopher who created a hilarious night of fun as he moved through each of the 11 races. We also thank the Moose Center for their assistance in making the evening a success. This ...

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Thanks to volunteers ready for emergencies To the Editor: I was driving home from work at midnight on 305 toward Belleville. There was a huge pine tree right across the road. I called 911 to report the issue. Within a very short time, a number of volunteers from McAlevys Fort fire were there cleaning up with chainsaws, man/woman power just buzzing on scene. As I watched them working hard, I thought that I never really think about these emergencies that these folks are so ready to come out and help. Saturday night into Sunday was so cold and windy. So to our ...