Living Without Regret

by

Pastor B.J. Knefley

I do not know when I adopted this but at some point in in my life, I figured out that I did not want to ever say, “I wished I’d.” Specifically, this means living without regret. I have met many people who have shared that they did have regrets. Regrets about relationships that were broken, regrets about words that we said, and even words that we did not say.

You have heard that phrase about taking the high road, well that means doing the right thing simply because it is the right thing. Making that call without getting one in return, reaching out to those that you love and care about regardless of what they are doing back to you. Perhaps even making a list of the things that you would not want to wish you had done differently. Knowing what this might look like can cause you to act in the moment rather than sometime in the future. Why? Simply because as you are aware, sometimes the future is too late.

All of this comes down to choices, yours not the other persons. How you live your life is your responsibility. Only you can choose to take the high road in life. Only you can extend the olive branch. If you wait for others you may be waiting a lifetime. The time to act is now, not tomorrow. What you put off for today often will rarely be done tomorrow. I have learned that it is best to act as soon as it pops into your mind. If I wait, I will typically forget and move on to something else.

Interestingly it always relates to the commandment to love your neighbor as yourself. Think about how you would like to be treated, how you would like others to act on your behalf. We each have the opportunity to cause others to feel significant and valued. For me the word is celebrate. Learning to celebrate others changes relationships. At the end of the day, it is about what I do, not what others do. The power lies within the individual. How I choose to act can and will affect how I live and whether I live a life of regrets. Think about it.

…WIND GUSTS OVER 40 MPH IN SPOTS THROUGH EARLY AFTERNOON…

At 1148 AM EDT, surface observations and spotter reports indicated widespread breezy conditions across the region, with higher elevation winds gusting over 35 mph times. While refreshing, be aware that some of these gusts can blow around loose outdoor objects and small tree branches.

HAZARD…Wind gusts up to 40 mph.

SOURCE…Radar indicated.

IMPACT…Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around

unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include…

Mansfield, Wellsboro, Wharton, Keating, Morris, Coudersport, Port

Allegany, Elkland, Blossburg, Renovo, Roulette, Galeton,

Shinglehouse, Westfield, Genesee, Lawrenceville, Gaines, Covington,

South Renovo, and Arnot.

The third in the 2024 COTS series featured the music of Rachael Karwowski – gospel, country and pop.  She is pictured here with two PAHS music students Leila Stuckey and Lillianne Reed,  as they led the audience singing Take Me Home Country Roads.

The Kane Guitar Band will be featured in the June 27th concert.   In July, there will be no concert on the 4th due to the holiday; The Twin Tiers Community Band will perform on the 11th; Alex Cole on the 18th; and Jerry Kilcoin – Hummin and Strumming on the 25th. 

RSVP with Joel Anderson will kick off the month of August followed by Dan Roche on the 8th and Randy Andreano on the 15th.  Two spots are still open for August – the 22nd and 29th.  Call Sharen Horvath at 814-642-5171 to book a date.  

This week is Lightning Safety Awareness Week in Pennsylvania.

Today’s topic: Lightning Safety Introduction.

In the United States, there are between 20 and 25 million cloud
to ground lightning flashes each year. While lightning can be
fascinating to watch, it also is extremely dangerous. Each one
of those 25 million flashes is a potential killer. Based on data
for the least 15 years, lightning has killed more than 400
people in the United States, an average of 29 people per year
based on documented cases. In addition, during this same period,
lightning has injured an estimated 15000 people, some left with
life-long neurological damage.

In addition to the deaths and injuries, lightning causes

The McKean County Conservation District sponsors two students each summer to attend the Potter County Junior Conservation School, hosted by the Black Forest Conservation Association. This year’s event will be held August 4-10, 2024. Youth ages 13-15 are invited to request sponsorship to attend the camp. The District will cover the entire $250 cost.  The week will be full of hands-on outdoor activities related to soil, water, forests, fields, fish, and wildlife.

Students must be prepared to participate in an active schedule the week of camp. They will be sleeping outdoors in tents and should be prepared to participate in all activities regardless of the weather. Transportation to camp, at the Black Forest Conservation Clubhouse near Coudersport, is the responsibility of parents or guardians.

​Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) today encouraged individuals with autism to take advantage of a free safety resource designed to enhance their interactions with law enforcement officers. The PSP has officially started to distribute an informational card that should be carried by people with autism and presented during any encounter with police.

“Behaviors associated with autism can cause barriers to effective communication. This card can be presented to reduce those barriers,” said Colonel Christopher Paris, Commissioner of the Pennsylvania State Police. “When an officer is made aware a person has autism, they can respond accordingly, resulting in a safer interaction for everyone involved.”

The informational cards alert law enforcement officers that the individual has autism and therefore may be nonverbal, bothered by loud noises, hyper-sensitive to touch, and unresponsive to commands or questions. The officers are directed to be patient, use a calm and direct voice, and keep their questions and commands simple.

Norman and Phyllis Preston

Friends are invited to attend a joint celebration of life in honor of Norman and Phyllis Preston.  The service will be held on Tuesday, July 2, with a Masonic Memorial Service for Norm beginning at 10:30 am, which is open to the public.  A joint memorial service to celebrate the couple will follow at 11 am.  Both services will be held at the Presbyterian Church in Port Allegany, PA.  A reception will follow in the church social hall.

AUCTION ONLINE ONLY – LIVING ESTATE AUCTION  BID ONLINE ONLY see items HERE 

Starts June 17, 2024. Soft close starts June 26, 2024 at 7 p.m. EST .YOU MUST PRE-REGISTER TO BID! Guns, Ammo, Alumacraft 14′ Aluminum fishing boat with trailer & 2 electric motors, safety equipment & 4 like new chairs, The Timeline canvas 10′ x 20′ sided canopy with sky lights in roof – used once new condition. Large inventory of new flag stone Art prints on flagstone, large stack of unused flagstone, large country store butcher block , Neon beer signs & other beer signs, 2 horse saddles, framed fishing art prints, aluminum overhead truck rack , carpenter tools, and much more. * Shipping available for certain sporting good items only. * Pictures are on AuctionZip.com • ID#11878 

M&W AUCTION CO. BILL MORGART – AY002114 Coudersport, PA 16915 814-274-7479 

The Veteran’s Memorial Home of Port Allegany would like to thank the community for your continued support for the Summer Fest 2024.  The event was a huge success and we look forward to many more years of giving to the community.  A special thanks to Jeff Fessenden and crew for another fantastic fireworks display.  Also, we would like to thank our wonderful area businesses for your monetary donations toward the fireworks; Shop-N-Save, Postlewait Logging, Mountain Laurel Federal Credit Union, Dr Mark Carlson, Moose Lodge 460, Closes Lumber, Pine Valley, USW, JVB Bank, P.C. Federal Credit Union, NAPA, and Team Bruno.  We could not have pulled off another successful event without our wonderful volunteers who donated their time and effort. 

Thank you again for your continued support.  We are already looking forward to next year! 

Do you have what it takes to become the Grand Champion Bark Peeler? Is your beard the envy of all your friends? Or maybe you bake the greatest apple pie this side of the Mississippi? No matter the reason, the Bark Peelers’ Festival, July 6-7, 2024, is the place to be!

Join us for the BIGGEST event of the year and celebrate Pennsylvania’s lumbering heritage. Enjoy live music, food and craft vendors, demonstrations, and more. The two-day festival is full of competitions and fun for the whole family. Be there – July 6-7, 2024 from 9 AM – 5 PM – and release your inner lumberjack!

Steuben County Sheriff Jim Allard reports that on June 22, 2024, Investigators of the Steuben County Sheriff’s Office arrested Bradly J. Maddalena, age 24, of County Road 18, Wellsville, New York, after an investigation of a reported fatal shooting.

On Saturday, June 22, at about 8:44 am, a caller reported to Steuben 911 that he had been in an altercation with another person on County Route 101 in Woodhull, and fatally shot that person.

Deputies and Investigators responded and began an investigation into the fatal shooting of Wayne E. Mosher, age 57, of County Route 101, Woodhull, New York. The Steuben County Evidence Collection Team processed multiple scenes over the course of the next 20 hours. Investigators applied for and received multiple search warrants and conducted over a dozen interviews to gather all relevant information to reconstruct the incident.

It is alleged that Mr. Maddalena intentionally caused the death of Mr. Mosher by the use of a firearm. Mr. Maddalena was charged with Murder in the Second Degree, a class A Felony. Mr. Maddalena was arraigned in the Centralized Arraignment Court and remanded to the Steuben County Jail without bail.

Sheriff Allard thanks the Woodhull Volunteer Fire Department, the Steuben Emergency Management Office and the New York State Police for their assistance in this investigation.