They’re everywhere, yet we often fail to recognize them: individuals who have accomplished remarkable things, who have contributed to changing the world, and who have occasionally bent the rules, only to return to their quiet lives unnoticed. It’s not every day that we get to meet such extraordinary people. Perhaps it’s because we are indifferent to the fame that once surrounded them, or maybe the events that brought them recognition occurred long ago, and now they fade into shadow. Many remain unknown to the majority, but occasionally, they re-emerge and deserve to be celebrated. I have had the privilege of meeting a few of these exceptional individuals in my life, but never from my hometown. Like much of history, their stories should not be forgotten. So today, let us take a moment to celebrate Sarah Jane “Salty” Sands . Sarah Jane Sands was born on July 27, 1935, in Orangeville, Pennsylvania. She was one of four children. Her father was a passionate baseball fan and played on local teams when he was younger. He would often take little Sarah, whom he affectionately nicknamed “Salty,” to local games where they would
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