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We must do better to accommodate special needs kids

We call upon area civic, charitable and public leaders to evaluate how they accommodate special needs children and adults when holding events. The announcement this week — featured on Page A1 in today’s edition — that a new one-day Camp Cadet for special needs youth has opened our eyes. Alyssa Lacy is a special needs young woman. She was born with segmented chromosomes, inhibiting her speech and movement. Her adoptive parents, Colleen Xetchakis and Gerald Lacy, believe keeping their daughter busy is the key to her growth and confidence. Yet, there are virtually no events ...

Congrats to our graduating seniors; now get out there and get to work

Congratulations to the high school graduates in our region and across our nation. Now get out there and make our world a better place to live! Yes, that may sound like a tall order, but start by working to improve your own life — and your future. It starts with a strong work ethic. There is no substitute. Don't look for instant or easy gratification... that comes to a lucky few. Pay your dues, as they say. Find work that you enjoy... that's fulfilling and impactful, and make it a career. Barth Keck, a high school teacher in Connecticut, wrote last year at this time that ...

We all owe them so much

“It’s unimaginable to make such a sacrifice for my freedom, for my son’s freedom,” said Jean-Philippe Bertrand. “You hear about it on the news and you see the pictures. But once you’re here and you see the reality and the sacrifice that has been made for our beautiful country — I wanted to make the trip once in my life to thank all these people to whom we owe so much.” Bertrand used these words to describe why he was visiting Normandy on the anniversary of D-Day last week to an Associated Press reporter — and they are words that reflect a sentiment we believe we all ...

60 years of fun, laughs, adventure at Millbrook Playhouse

It’s been a great 60 years for Millbrook Playhouse. Sure, there have been ups and downs. A nonprofit professional stock theatre, like most nonprofits, experiences its share of struggles. The pandemic didn’t help, for sure. But here we are in 2023 and this vaunted venue that brings so much joy and entertainment to our area — attracting people from all over the country — has just launched its newest season with the opening of "A Closer Walk with Patsy Cline" on the Ryan Main Stage. Congratulations also to Shannon Agnew, Millbrook's new producing artistic director. ...

Does your vote count? Darn right it does

If there is any doubt that your vote doesn’t count, just check out the results of the recent primary election race between two local magisterial district judge candidates. Former Lock Haven city police chief Kristin Smith garnered the Democratic nomination for the position serving District II in Clinton County by just one vote. Yes, one vote. Candidate Heidi Wright was the top vote-getter on the Republican ticket with 959 votes. But Smith survived on the Democratic ballot, earning 265 votes to Wright’s 264. Rarely do one-vote victories occur. But when they do, they ...

It’s really dry out there; be careful!

Our region has had little, if any, rain in the past three weeks (and counting). Not good. We need some rain. We need a steady soaker. To boost our farmers’ crops. To replenish the thousands of household water wells. To replenish our public water reservoirs. To protect the health of our valuable forests and streams. The origins of the drought in the U.S. Northeast can be traced to a series of early season heatwaves that struck northern parts of New England in late-May and now mid-June. Our rainfall deficit is at about four inches — and counting. What can you do to ...