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When it’s not someone else

I learned a difficult lesson several years ago—one that reshaped my perspective on life and compassion. It started with the distant wail of sirens as an ambulance sped by. I barely noticed it, continuing my day as usual. Then came “the call.” My father was in that ambulance, being rushed to a helicopter that would fly him to a trauma center. He had fallen from a tree he was trimming, suffering severe, life-threatening injuries. Our lives changed forever that day. After numerous surgeries, weeks in the hospital, and months of rehabilitation, we brought him home as a quadriplegic. ...

Does it have to be your daughter?

At this year’s PIAA indoor track state championships on March 2, young ladies from across the state traveled to State College for their shot at gold, something they had been working their entire lives towards. However, as they prepared for their events, they noticed that two males were competing. They also noticed something else. These males had taken spots away from well deserving girls. Sadly, this is not an isolated instance as some claim. Since 2020 in Pennsylvania, 37 female athletes have lost first place, and another 13 lost second or third place. Overall, this injustice has ...

Mentored Youth Trout Day scheduled

With some pleasantly warmer days over the past couple of weeks and the official arrival of spring, most anglers are certainly getting ready to return to the water sometime soon. I have enjoyed the good weather on several successful outings for smallmouth bass on the Juniata River. The opening day of trout season is now two weeks away on Saturday, April 5. The annual Mentored Youth Trout Day, however, is next Saturday, March 29. Mentored Youth Trout Day was created several years ago to provide an opportunity for an adult mentor to introduce a young person to trout fishing without ...

Spring is in the air and in Bev’s Kitchen

Happy day before spring from the kitchen! Spring makes me think of new and fresh things like flowers and seeds being planted. Ok, so I’m rushing it. Since moving into town, I don’t have access to growing things like before. I do know where several roadside stands and markets are located. I recently took inventory of my winter supplies in the freezer. The corn, beans, jellies and pesto are getting close to being gone so time to start planning for another season of food. The pickles are already used up. With the price of groceries I’m hoping to put more foods away for the next ...

Celebrate charm, quirk of Ireland

With St. Patrick’s Day just around the corner and many of us having some shamrocks growing around our family trees, it’s the perfect time to explore some lesser-known facts about Ireland. From the deep-rooted symbol of the shamrock to some truly quirky laws, Ireland is a land of fascinating history and charm. St. Patrick, Ireland’s patron saint, is credited with bringing Christianity to the island and uniting its many clans under a single faith. As he tried to explain the concept of the Holy Trinity — Father, Son, and Holy Spirit — he is said to have picked a shamrock from ...

Happy grilling season from Bev’s Kitchen

Hello from the kitchen, or from the grill! Time for some spring grilling. We enjoy the usual hotdogs and hamburgers, but have you ever tried salmon or your favorite fish on the grill? Adds so much more flavor. I buy the disposable grill topper pans to put the salmon in, so I don’t lose anything in the grill. Another family favorite is a grilled ham slice. I brush my ham with either a bit of peach jam or orange marmalade for some added flavor, too. Just make sure you wait until the ham is close to done before brushing the jam on. The sugar in the jam can burn if it’s on the grill ...