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Influence
by
Pastor B.J. Knefley
Are you a person of influence? It may surprise you, but we are all people of influence in one way or the other. Just by the very nature. of your existence you have influence. How much and how significant it is depending upon you. The scope of your influence might only be your immediate family, but it is still an influence.
A friend shared with me that he had been asked to include a reading at a funeral he was conducting. The reading that he was to share was one of these short essays that I had written several years earlier. Although I didn’t know the person who had passed, my influence through writing was being remembered and shared with others at their funeral.
What we don’t understand or realize is that our life is an influence on whomever we meet and don’t meet. How we interact with others, our comments with what we say and don’t say all have a bearing in the lives of others. Whether intentional or unintentional, we leave an impression as we traverse through life. It might be like the scent of a rose or the stink of a skunk, we all leave something behind. Ultimately, we all have a choice about the type of influence that we will create.
Not sure about what your influence? Simply ask others. This might be the first step. Another way is to look at your social media posts. It can say much about who you are, what you like and dislike, your spirituality, and even your political leanings. What others see will have an influence both in a positive manner and negative. If you don’t like what you’re seeing you have the power to change that. Remember you may not have the power to change others, but you do have the power to change how you’ll allow them to influence you and vice versa. So yes, you are a person of influence you must choose what type of influence you’re going to have. Think about it.
North Central Supply And the “Shops of Quarterwest”
New shipment of double hung vinyl replacement Windows have arrived…prices start @ $60.00
Multiple sizes available…best prices around..( please do not call asking for sizes, too many to check)..
Save money and make the drive to Galeton…
Potter County, Municipalities Get Boost In Gas-Drilling Impact Fee Revenue
Potter County Today
Higher payments from the Pa. Act 13 shale gas-drilling “impact fee” have positioned many local governments to be able to avoid raising taxes, despite higher expenses anticipated in their 2024 budget drafts. Payments from the tax are based on 2022 gas drilling and production reports.
Potter County’s allotment is $364,137, up from last year’s $316,801. Township/borough payments are also higher. Market conditions, mainly in the form of higher prices for natural gas, are among the largest factors in the higher revenue distribution. County/municipal population is another determinant.
Township and borough allotments this year were as follows:
Potter County 911 System Review Nearing Completion
Potter County Today
Earlier this year, the Potter County Commissioners contracted with MCM Consulting Group Inc. to conduct a comprehensive assessment of the county’s emergency communications system and develop a technical plan for any recommended enhancements. MCM representatives shared an update on the project this week with the commissioners and staffers of the Department of Emergency Services. A spokesman reported that findings and recommendations are expected to be completed by the end of the year.
MCM has been conducting a multi-phased assessment of the public safety radio system infrastructure, including:
- an inspection and analysis of county 911 towers and related technology;
- a review of the equipment being used by local and regional emergency response agencies to ensure compatibility and functionality with the county’s infrastructure.
- a survey of all emergency responders to determine potential areas of improvement, ranging from equipment functionality and efficiency to dispatching.
- site inspections and interviews with emergency responders.
- preparedness for the deployment of “NextGen 911,” which provides a faster, more resilient system that allows voice, photos, videos and text messages to flow from the public to the 911 network. It also improves dispatch center management of call overload and transfer of 911 calls based on location tracking.
To pave the way for NextGen 911, Potter County completed a $4 million systemwide upgrade in 2018-19. The project involved 14 communication towers with fiber-optic service, microwave relay technology and other infrastructure. County GIS staff has been building of a database of geographic information system addresses for each property in the county, which is necessary for a functional NextGen 911 system.
TOURS OF GOODHART’S INN ON CENTRAL ARE DEC. 1, 2 & 3 DURING DICKENS OF A CHRISTMAS AND DEC. 8, 9 AND 10 DURING CHRISTMAS ON MAIN STREET
Dressed Victorian style, Laura Goodhart (shown) will welcome visitors to tour the Goodhart’s Inn on Central at Wellsboro.
Jeff and Laura Goodhart, owners of Goodhart’s Inn on Central, are inviting the public to an open house at their bed and breakfast at 49 Central Avenue in Wellsboro during Dickens of a Christmas and Christmas on Main Street.
For the open house, the Goodharts will welcome guests for Dickens of a Christmas from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2 and from 10 a.m. to noon Sunday, Dec. 3, and for Christmas on Main Street from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 8; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9; and 10 a.m. to noon Sunday, Dec. 10. They will be dressed Victorian style.
Port Allegany Drama Club Performed A Christmas Carol
The Port Allegany Drama Club presented A Christmas Carol Saturday evening and Sunday afternoon at PAHS. The performers were the recipients of a standing ovation from an appreciative audience.
14th Annual Christmas Bazaar At The Evangelical Covenant Church In Port Allegany
The 14th Annual Christmas Bazaar at the Evangelical Covenant Church will be held Saturday, December 2 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the church located on the corner of Church and Benton in Port Allegany. The event will feature homemade soups, pies, and baked goods; Covenant Church Cookbooks; homemade wares; handcrafted jewelry; hand-painted crafts and much more. For further information, contact Cheryl Freer at 814-558-0998. Pictured are Carri Madison, Danette Palmer, Cheryl Freer and Wendy Branch.
Kane Dispatched for Possible House Fire
At 5:00 PM on Thursday, Kane Fire Dept. has been dispatched for a possible house fire at Rt. 6 & Olson Lane.
Firefighters found a controlled burn. No house fire.
Emporium Community Christmas Tree Is Ready To Light Up Dec. 1st
Cameron County Chamber of Commerce & Artisan Center
46 feet 2 inches! Light the tree and parade December 1 at 7pm! Thank you Smoker family!
Mansfield Borough Patrolman Michael Bostwick Awarded 2023 DUI Top Gun award
The Mansfield Borough Police Department would like to congratulate Patrolman Michael Bostwick for receiving a 2023 DUI Top Gun award. Patrolman Bostwick also received a Top Gun award in 2022. The DUI Top Gun is the highest award given by the Pennsylvania DUI Association.
Patrolman Bostwick was one of 26 other municipal police officers, and 60 state troopers from Pennsylvania to receive this award. These law enforcement officers removed 4,584 impaired drivers from Pennsylvania roadways in 2022.
Patrolman Bostwick’s dedication to DUI enforcement is commendable and extremely important in keeping our streets, pedestrians and community safe!
Thomas J. Schloder, 82, of 1134 E. Eschbach Road, St. Marys, PA
Thomas J. Schloder, 82, of 1134 E. Eschbach Road, St. Marys, PA passed away peacefully, following a lengthy illness Wednesday, November 22, 2023 at DuBois Nursing Home with his family by his side.
He was born February 13, 1941, in St. Marys, son of the late Wilfred and Dolores Hoffman Schloder.
Tom was a lifelong resident of St. Marys and a graduate of Central Catholic High School, Class of 1959. He was an avid member of the Jaycees out of high school for many years. He started his career at Keystone, but longed to pursue his dream to build furnaces and own his business.
He dedicated many hours and traveling to gain experience and in the early 80’s Tom proudly founded Abbott Control and Fabricating on Madison St. in St. Marys. The business grew and he soon moved to the former Mex-America building on Trout Run Rd. His business continued to flourish and he finally bought land and built Abbott from the ground up where it remains currently located today. He retired in 2006.
On February 24, 1993, in St. Thomas, Virgin Islands, Tom married Kimberly Groll, who survives. Although not long enough, they were blessed to share their love in marriage for 30 years.
Miles Welby A Candle Co. partners with PA Wilds Center on candle line inspired by outdoors
WILLIAMSPORT, PA – Miles Welby A Candle Co. is partnering with the PA Wilds Center for Entrepreneurship to create a line of candles inspired by outdoor recreation in the PA Wilds region.
Miles Welby was founded by Tyler Spooner in 2014 and is located in the heart of Williamsport, PA.
“I started making candles as a way to give myself a creative outlet,” said Spooner.
The company name, Miles Welby, is a pun from “might-as-well-be” and was created to illustrate scents in a playful and humorous way. “The character of Miles Welby allows me to give each candle a backstory that links back to Miles.”
Rotary Designer Purse Bingo
The Port Allegany Rotary Club invites you to Rotary Designer Purse Bingo to be held December 3 at the Port Allegany VMI (Veterans Memorial Inc.) located at 4743 Route #155.
Friends, food, games, door prizes, raffle table, 50/50 and more are on the agenda for the event. There will be special games and surprises!
Tickets are $30 and are available from Rotary Club members or by calling Susan at 814-598-1942 or emailing slbf04@gmail.com.
Lois M. Milliron, 90, Former Coryville, PA Resident
Lois M. Milliron, 90, passed away November 15th at home surrounded by family.
She was born December 17,1932 the daughter of Lloyd and Gladys Burrows.
She lived in Coryville, Pa until 1968 when she moved to Canton, NY. She lived in Canton for four years and moved to Kennebunk, ME in 1972.
She married Richard Milliron in 1952 and was the mother of five children.
Shirley J. (Childs) Hackett, 92, from Bolivar, NY
Loving Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother
Shirley J. (Childs) Hackett, 92, from Bolivar, NY passed away Wednesday, November 22, 2023 at home surrounded by family.
Shirley was born on July 30, 1931, and was the oldest daughter of Rudolph and Leora “Odie” Jordan Childs. On May 10, 1952 in Richburg, NY, she married Clayton W. Hackett.
She enjoyed life to the fullest and brought many laughs, as all her family and friends can attest to.
Coudersport Ambulance to South Main Street
At 10:48 AM on Thursday, Coudersport Ambulance has been called to South Main Street for abdominal pain.
Structure Fire At Hi Rise in Bradford
At 10:18 AM on Thursday, Bradford Firefighters have been dispatched to a structure fire at the Hi Rise at 2 Bushnell Street. Smoke is being reported in the first floor hallway. The building is being evacuated at this time.
