“I thought it was helping people,” she said. Family tragedies also fueled her interest in medicine and why she so enjoyed bringing viewers health stories that positively impacted viewers’ lives, like a woman who successfully had a child after viewing an Ames story on a new fertility treatment and two letters from different male viewers who pursued treatment for prostate cancer - each after seeing her segments on signs and symptoms of cancer. Such feelings of community and belonging are key to why Ames remained in Blair County and at WTAJ. It was going to church and Bible school and my best friend lived across the street,” she said. … I have served God among the best of servants, and Charlotte is one of them.”Ī native of Irvona, Clearfield County, Ames described growing up in the small community where faith and family are cornerstones and “everyone knew everyone and watched out for each other’s kids. I feel blessed that I have been able to know Charlotte and be her pastor. “I personally have been watching Charlotte on the news since I was a young lady. Piper was referencing Ames long-running Healthcast segments on WTAJ. She not only promotes the local news, but she also has promoted ‘good health’ practices and has made herself available to many community functions.” She added, “This has been evident in her everyday life and news reporting. “It is obvious Charlotte lives out the Greatest Commandment to love God with all of her heart, mind, soul and strength and love her neighbor as herself.” Julia Piper of Juniata United Methodist Church, where Ames has played since 2004. This is especially evident in her gift of music,” said the Rev. “Charlotte seeks excellence in all she does. What viewers may not know is that Ames is an animal-lover and plays organ and piano at two local churches.
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