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Sarver Living Podcast

Sarver Living Podcast

by Sylvia Maxwell

Home and Garden Documentary Places & Travel

Season 3

Guardians of the Land with Farmer Jim Riddle

Welcome to Season 3 – Episode 1 of the Sarver Living Podcast: Guardians of the Land This is my second podcast conversation with Jim, a continuation of the first and it goes even deeper into the life and legacy of a man who has quietly helped shape Sarver and Buffalo Township for generations. Almost two decades ago, when my husband and I chose Sarver to be our home, we came with a simple vision…to farm. We started with grass-fed beef and over time transitioned into horses. What we didn’t know then was that one of the very first people we would meet would become such an important part of our story… Mr. Jim Riddle. Jim was given his first calf at just four years old; a true rite of passage in cattle farming and he has been stewarding the land ever since. Farming isn’t just what he does. It is who he is. Farmers like Jim are more than landowners; they are guardians. They understand seasons of growth and seasons of waiting. They preserve open space. They protect tradition. They carry forward the values that built this community long before development began to change the landscape. As Buffalo Township and Sarver continue to grow, it becomes even more important to preserve the stories of the families who built this place. Their work ethic. Their faithfulness. Their quiet leadership. Their commitment to neighbors. These are the foundations of our town. Jim and his wife, Helen, didn’t just raise cattle, they raised people. By fostering over 100 boys through the years, they invested in lives with the same patience and intention they gave to their fields. That kind of legacy becomes woven into the very fabric of a community. It matters deeply to me that we document these legends while we still can. To sit at kitchen tables. To walk the pastures. To record the stories of the men and women who shaped Sarver so years from now, when it looks different, we remember who built it and what it stood for. Jim is not just a farmer. He is a guardian of the land and of the values that define this place. I hope you enjoy this continuation of his story. Follow @sarverliving for all things local and future episodes. Listen via the link in bio or stream on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and more. The mission of Sarver Living is to create community by practicing it. #practicecommunity Here’s to living our best Sarver Living. Sylvia Maxwell

Season 2

Connecting the dots with Pa State Representative Marci Mustello

There are many intricate and vital working parts in our community. The decisions that are made at our local level within the township aren’t just based solely at that level. Many decisions are guided by laws and house bills made federally and at a state level in Harrisburg. Those decisions are influenced by and voiced by what we call a State Representative. Our state and county is divided into districts and our representative for Buffalo Township is today’s guest, Pa State Representative Marci Mustello District 11

BellaVada Lash Studio with Holly Socciarelli

At BellaVada Lash Studio in Sarver, owner and lash artist Holly Socciarelli believes that every woman deserves to feel confident and beautiful without sacrificing comfort or quality.That's why she uses only the best products and techniques to provide you with the most natural-looking and comfortable eyelash treatments.

G & T Sports Cards Plus and The Freeport Halloween Carnival with Tyler Huth

Tyler has taken his hobby and made it his job to provide Freeport and the surrounding Pittsburgh area access to trading cards and so much more at G & T Sports Cards Plus in Freeport.As if cards weren’t enough, he, his wife and business partner have taken on and created our local communities largest event;The Freeport Halloween Carnival.With a whopping 18k people in attendance, this event alone drives fun seekers from counties afar.The upcoming Freeport Halloween Carnival begins this Friday the 13th! Right in the heart of with free admission. With over 150 vendor booths, food trucks, bands, and rides. The Freeport Halloween Carnival and Vendor Event will feature Awesome Rides for all ages, Games, Live Music, Magic, Fire Breathers, Vendor Booths, Stilt Walkers and more!

The Engineering Behind Great Beer at Cellar Works Brewing Co.

John as an engineer decided to take a poke at brewing beer all from a brew kit in the cellar and the rest is history. John, his wife Laura, and Tim Bauer have turned one simple batch into a legacy.Cellar Works Brewing Co. now hosts two locations. The main location in Sarver, Pa and their satellite location in Verona, Pa.Their main location features an expanse menu and it’s growing as they currently expand their kitchen to more square footage. They brew more varieties of beer than I can mention here and you can hear all about them on this episode of Sarver Living!

Hitting the Trail with Chris Zeigler Butler-Freeport Community Trail

There is so much to say about Chris Zeigler’s dedication to our beautiful Butler-Freeport Trail. Chris has managed to improve miles and miles of trail and attain quite a bit of grant funds to pay for these improvements. As the grant writer extraordinaire, she’s also responsible for getting the big wagon wheel project started and soon to be complete. The wagon wheel is an area that connects 5 trails that give us access all the way to Erie and down and through Pittsburgh. She also heads up the infamous Buffalo Creek Half Marathon.

Farming Legacy with Farmer Jim Riddle

Mr. Jim Riddle was given his first calf when he was 4 years old. It’s like the rite of passage in cattle farming and he’s been doing it ever since. He and his wife Helen fostered over 100 boys through the years and shared the love of their home generously to all of them. This beautiful farm is nestled on my favorite road in all of Sarver; Smith Road, set with rolling hills and cattle grazing throughout. As Sarver grows I pay close attention to documenting how it is now so we can remember how it was years from now. I hope you enjoy taking a peek into a true farmers story.

Season 1

Saved By Grace

The vision of Saved by Grace Church is to allow momentum that restores family values to our community through humble service. That was really easy to understand and feel when I interviewed these great folks who have now transitioned from a brick and mortar church to updated pop-up style gatherings in the local community. One of the things about their church I think many of you will love to know is that they welcome all people. All denominations, all lifestyles, each and everyone.

Bubbly Bar with Nikki Wright

We have been waiting for this! Freeport/Sarver has something so amazing opening in just a few weeks! Yes it’s true, the all new Bubbly Bar! 🫧🍸 Created and designed by Nikki Wright, founder and mixologist extraordinaire! Nikki has built her business Bubbly Bartending reaching way outside of Pittsburgh city limits. From Pittsburgh Zoo functions, to the fanciest of hotel and venue weddings, to intimate parties, they cover it all! 🎉

1833 Coffee & Tea Co. with Virginia & Karen

These two ladies are laying the pathway as community connectors in Freeport and Sarver with every sip of coffee we take. Virginia Lindsay and Karen Heilman have provided our community with something we have been thirsty for….coffee & community! 1833 makes you feel right at home from the moment you walk in with the warm greetings from staff, quaint details, comfortable furnishings, and the melodies that sound throughout the room. It’s more than coffee, it’s the total experience!

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