Think About It
Getting It Right
by
Pastor B.J. Knefley
Why is it that there appears to be a great attempt on the part of people to be right? Everyone seems to have an opinion about everything. Often the opinion is expressed without facts or information. Any attempt to enlighten them with the facts usually is refuted with more opinion.
People have opinions about many things. Politics, local events, other people, and the run of the mill gossip can each generate enough opinions to last a lifetime. You name it and someone will have an opinion about it. Everyone seems to have a desire to be right, so why don’t we just attempt to get it right in the first place?
It saddens me to see the many opinions that are expressed without the benefit of facts. Read any news blog or watch any news program and they all seem to be riddled with opinion, while at the same time represented as truth. We then take these opinions and share them with others as the gospel truth. After all, it must be true because we heard it from this network news show or, some famous person or another said it. In some ways it’s comical.
I’m not against opinions, after all, I have some too. But I am against those that persuade others to become judge and jury because of their opinions. Opinions that cause us to be distrustful of others or cause us to act in a manner that is mean and harmful go too far. The arena of public opinion can ruin others and cause a great deal of pain and hardship. Nothing has to be true anymore, it just has to be presented as true.
There is a simple thought that states we are to do unto others, as we would have them do unto us. I think it goes well with another one, “Love your neighbor as yourself”. These are simple thoughts that could have a profound impact on the lives of many, if we’d only practice them. Getting it right may have more to do with keeping our mouth shut and our emotions in check while we engage our mind. Our opinions may in turn become helpful rather than destructive. Think about it.
North Central Supply And the “Shops of Quarterwest”
A reminder to all of our customers. We will only be open Thursday, Friday and Saturday for our winter hours until March.
We want to welcome “Bush Rangers Outdoors” ..
See them for all your hunting and fishing supplies…
New 2024 Fishing licenses are for sale…
Get your fishing gear here today!
Stop by and see the exciting things we are bringing to north central Pennsylvania.
Linda S. Clyde, 79, of Maple St. in Kane, PA
Linda S. Clyde, 79, of Maple St. in Kane, PA passed away early Thursday Morning at Pinecrest Manor in St. Mary’s. Born March 20, 1944 in Coudersport, she is the daughter of the late George and Virginia (Haynes) Ostrander. On Dec. 9, 1961 she married David Clyde, who survives.
Linda had worked as a nurses aide at the Lutheran Home at Kane and the Kane Community Hospital and she also did private care and had cleaned at Shady Point and Dr. Hipolito’s Office. Linda loved her husband of 62 years who was an amazing and loving husband and care taker, and she was an incredible mother who was always there for her children and grandchildren. She loved watching the animals outside her house when they would come into the yard and she enjoyed going for rides around the local area. She enjoyed her family and her friends and was blessed in so many aspects of life.
This Weekend’s Events At Pennsylvania Lumber Museum
FRI, FEB 16 – FEB 18
Event by Pennsylvania Lumber Museum
Event by Pennsylvania Lumber Museum
THIS SATURDAY AT 1:30 PM
Event by Pennsylvania Lumber Museum
Penn College basketball: Let the playoffs begin
For the first time since 2010, Pennsylvania College of Technology will have its men’s and women’s basketball teams in playoff action during the same season when they take to the court on Saturday as the United East Conference Volt Divisions playoffs begin.
Seeded fourth, coach Geoff Hensley’s men will host fifth-seed Penn State Berks at 1 p.m. at Bardo Gymnasium. Coach Britni Mahoney’s women are seeded sixth and will travel to No. 3 seeded Penn State Abington for a 2 p.m. game.
Saturday’s winners will advance to the division semifinals next Monday, and those winners will square off in the division final next Wednesday. Volt and Skye Division winners will clash on Saturday, Feb. 24, for the UE Championship, with that winner advancing to the NCAA Division III tournament.
MEN
Since a seven-game loss string ended on Jan. 16, the Wildcats go into the playoffs having won five of their last eight games, including Wednesday night’s regular-season finale 80-61 win at Gallaudet University that evened their UE record at 6-6 and pushed their overall mark to 9-15. It also evened the lifetime series between the two teams at 8-8.
Cuba Man Charged With Criminal Contempt
Cuba Police Department
On February 15th, 2024 at approximately 8:19 PM, Cuba Police arrested Jon H. Kaczor (45) of Cuba. Kaczor was arrested on charges of criminal contempt (Misdemeanor) and a probation warrant. Kaczor was processed, placed in front of a Judge and sent to the Allegany County Jail on $10,000.00 bail. Kaczor is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Harold C. “Bud” Lanzel, 90, a resident of Pinecrest Manor and formerly of 154 Wilson Road, St. Marys, PA
Harold C. “Bud” Lanzel, 90, a resident of Pinecrest Manor and formerly of 154 Wilson Road, St. Marys, PA passed away Thursday, February 15, 2024, after a lengthy illness with his family by his side.
He was born September 27, 1933, in St. Marys, a son of the late Jerome E. and Lavina T. Ehrensberger Lanzel.
Bud was a lifelong resident of the area and was a graduate of Central Catholic High School, Class of 1951. He was a retired past president of SMC Powder Metallurgy.
On June 23, 1956, in the St. Mary’s Catholic Church, he married the late Mary Ann Sporner, who preceded him in death on April 6, 2023.
Electri-Cord Manufacturing Rebrands as ECM
February 15, 2024
By Electri-Cord Manufacturing Co.Press Release
Westfield, Pa.—For more than 75 years, Electri-Cord Manufacturing (ECM) has provided electronic products and supply chain solutions to clients worldwide. Now, the company is updating its brand to reflect its global contract manufacturing and supply chain solutions under the ECM name.
The announcement marks the next chapter for ECM, a multi-generation family-owned business, which is leveraging its expertise in electronics manufacturing and supply chain management to bring products from concept to market.
“Our focus on manufacturing and supply-chain solutions enables us to solve unique global manufacturing challenges for our customers by leveraging our experience in electronics manufacturing services,” says Ryan Samuels, director of business development. “Updating our brand identity is a natural next step in our journey and reflects our scope and purpose in electronics manufacturing, while staying true to our core values and maintaining the level of service out clients expect from us.”
The new ECM brand integrates the company’s corporate history of ongoing investments in technology, processes and relationships, while modernizing electronics manufacturing services and presenting the company’ inclusive, family nature, the company says.
“At ECM, we make powerful connections with the products we manufacture as well as the organizations and individuals that we support,” says Samuels. “Our success is determined by our customers’ success, and we are grateful for those connections that we make.”
James F. Coffman, Ph.D., 79, Shelbyville, KY
James F. Coffman, Ph.D., 79, Shelbyville, KY died Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at U. of L. Jewish Hospital in Louisville following a brief illness.
A native of Danville, he was the son of the late Cecil Ray and Thelma Maddox Coffman. Immediately after graduating high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force, where he served honorably for four years. He was then in the Air Force Reserves for an additional two years. Following his military service, he went to college and obtained his doctorate in geomorphology from the University of Wisconsin.
He retired after 25 years of service with the Commonwealth of Kentucky in the Revenue Cabinet as director of property taxation. He was also a realtor/broker associated with Coldwell Banker Rogers Group in Shelbyville and was the owner/operator of Your Old Kentucky Home real estate agency. He was a member of the ACLU, NAACP and Americans for Separation of Church and State. He was an environmentalist and served on the board of the Kentucky Natural Lands Trust. In his leisure time, he enjoyed fishing, cooking, gardening and square dancing.
No Bail Jail For Suspected Drug Dealer in Olean
City of Olean, NY Police Department
Lovelle R. Sotero, A.K.A. ” Hawk”, age 38, of 302 E. Pine St,. Olean turned himself in to the Olean Police Department on Saturday, February 10th. and was arrested on a Warrant for Criminal sale of a controlled substance 3rd. degree and Criminal possession of a controlled substance 3rd. degree. ( B Felonies ) after an investigation conducted by the Street Crimes Unit.
Sotero was arraigned and remanded to the Cattaraugus County Jail with no bail to await further Court proceedings.
Roulette Township
The Roulette Township rescheduled February monthly meeting will be held, on Thursday, February 15, 2024 at 4:30 p.m., at the township office.
ROULETTE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
FEBRUARY MONTHLY MEETING AGENDA
February 15, 2024 at 4:30 p.m.
80 Railroad Ave., Roulette, PA, Potter County
CALL TO ORDER:
Public Comment
RVFD Call Statistics Report
Water/Sewer Report
Roadmaster Report
January 11, 2024 Monthly Meeting Minutes
Unpaid bills for February 08, 2024
January 2024 Profit & Loss & Balance Sheet
OLD BUSINESS:
No change to the budget
NEW BUSINESS:
Quotes on plow wings
Radio from Smethport Boro
Roulette Chemical Engine No. 1 Fund Drive
County liquid fuels fund
OTHER BUSINESS:
CORRESPONDENCE & INFORMATIONAL:
Erb Inspections, Inc. monthly report for January
Letter from Representative Martin Causer inviting the supervisors to join in an EMS Task Force meeting
ADJOURN:
Sign Petition to Reject Cyclone Frack Waste Injection Well
I’m writing this because this is something I care about deeply and it won’t happen without the support of people like you. Starting a petition isn’t something I would normally do, but I was moved to do so because regulators put the health and safety of the residents of Cyclone at risk . I know I’m not alone and together we can make this change happen. Please sign and share! https://chng.it/TybQykfJDB“
Six PAHS students represented their school at the Tri-State Honor Band Festival at Mercyhurst College
Six PAHS students represented their school at the Tri-State Honor Band Festival held February 8-10 at Mercyhurst College The Honor Band Concert featured regional high school students in concert February 10 at the Mary D’Angelo Performing Arts Center. . The musicians are students of Mr. Brad Stewart.
Hamilton-Gibson’s Winter Theatre Arts Camps
Hamilton-Gibson’s Winter Theatre Arts Camps are for third through ninth graders who reside in the Southern Tioga School District, Wellsboro School District, Troy and Galeton School Districts and attend public or private schools or who are home-schooled.
Offered free due to the sponsorship of UPMC, the camp will be held at the Deane Center for the Performing Arts at 104 Main Street, Wellsboro, PA beginning Wednesday, February 1417 and continuing on selected dates through Thursday, Feb. 29 with Pay-What-You-Can performances for the public at 7:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday, March 1 and 2.
Campers will present the musical “Junie B. Jones JR,” a delightful adaptation of four of Barbara Park’s best-selling books created specifically for Broadway Junior performers.“Junie B. Jones JR” features many lovable characters and fun-filled songs. This musical will capture the audience’s and performer’s hearts just as the books captivated an entire generation of students.
Join Junie B. on her first day of first grade, where many changes are in store. Junie’s best friend Lucille has found new best friends and Junie B. makes friends with Herb, the new kid at school. While in Mr. Scary’s class, Junie has trouble reading the blackboard and may need glasses. Add in a friendly cafeteria lady, an intense kickball tournament and a “Top-Secret Personal Beeswax Journal,” and first grade has never been more exciting.
Each camper will receive a free tee shirt, script, rehearsal CD/thumb drive and instruction.
The campers will be taught choreography, how to project their voices when speaking and singing and how to create a character – all while having fun. Particular roles will be assigned at the first meeting on February 14.
Registration forms for the camp are available at online at the HG website, hamiltongibson.org or can be obtained by calling the HG office at 570-724-2079 or emailing hamgib@gmail.com.
Donation Event Scheduled in Coudersport March 23rd For Victims of Chili Wildfires
Chile is a long narrow country with approximately 4,000 miles from north to south and only 300 miles from east to west. It lies in the Southern Hemisphere bordering Peru in the north, the Andes Mountains Range in the east, Antarctica in the south, and the Pacific Ocean in the West.
The first weekend of February marked the deadliest days of its history. More than 3,000 acres of land burnt down to ashes with terrifying wildfires. The tragedy has taken 150 casualties so far and destroyed about 15,000 homes, and still, there is an unknown amount of missing people.
The Chilean government had no other choice, but to declare an emergency curfew to control chaos and ease the rescue efforts by the police, the military, and firefighters.
Several international governments offered immediate assistance, including President Biden, who sent his deepest condolences to Chile and its victims. The US embassy in Chile already created a call to action and made its first donation.
What Can We Do?
On March 23rd, just one day before Palm Sunday, we will be accepting donations at St.Eulalia Catholic Church in Coudersport, from 10 am to 5 pm. As usual in these tragic events, victims need everything, but due to the distance and shipping costs, we will accept monetary support and only the following items:
-Canned food
-Diapers for adults and children
-Toiletry products
-Toothpaste and toothbrushes
-Socks and underwear
To Think About
Let us remember that we live in northern Pennsylvania surrounded by national parks. This Winter has been very unusual with a shortage of rain and snow. Before we say, “I don’t like snow or rain,” let’s think before complaining about the weather.
It is not about us, it is about our nature. We need to fight against climate change and prevent wildfires in our areas.
When burning garbage, please, do it in an open location, far from flammables, and NOT on a windy day or when it is restricted. Check weather and drought conditions. If you go camping, hunting, or just on a day trip to the parks, take your garbage.
Douse your campfires until they turn totally cold. You may do so by just using a bucket or two of water.
Keep your vehicles off dry grass. Remember that your exhaust can reach temperatures of up to 1,000 degrees!
Keep sparks away from dry vegetation.
If you see any suspicious activity involving arson, call 911 immediately or report this to the park rangers.
We need to protect our nature and ourselves. Otherwise, we could be the next victims.
Richard H. Shreve Sr., 66, of 136 Mill Street, Richburg, NY
Richard H. Shreve Sr.
Richard H. Shreve Sr., 66, of 136 Mill Street, Richburg, NY passed away Tuesday, February 13, 2024, at Jones Memorial Hospital after a short battle with cancer.
Born on July 16, 1957, in Olean, NY and he was the son of Ernest “Larry” Adolphis Shreve and Beverly A. (Hoak) Easton.
Richard attended Eldred High School. He had worked for Portville Forest Products before becoming disabled.
He had a very strong passion for Elvis memorabilia from collecting to his dream of one day visiting Graceland.