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Leading on Legislation: Responsible Energy Development
We have the means within our Commonwealth and nation to increase our domestic production to become energy independent here in America and provide our resources to help power our allies throughout the world. Demand for energy is on the rise, as is cost. This is why I am the prime sponsor of House Bill 347, which will allow for the extraction of oil and gas resources underneath our state lands in an environmentally conscious manner. It is worth noting that this bill supports non-surface gas leases which extract gas from beneath a property without building well pads, pipelines or other infrastructure on the property. The revenue generated from leasing subsurface rights will create a vital, continuous source of money that will be used to promote and protect our environment in Pennsylvania. Naturally, as we use much of our own resources, we can help to bring down energy prices. The more supply that we create, the lower the prices that we pay will be.
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Words to Live By
A 100th birthday is truly a special milestone! It is an honor to share that moment with someone and celebrate a century of life, filled with experiences, memories and wisdom. Ed Heyler celebrated his 100th birthday on Monday, Aug. 25, and I was fortunate enough to have the opportunity to celebrate his birthday early. We had a wonderful time visiting and reminiscing about the past. Mr. Heyler was a member of the U. S. Army Air Forces during World War II. Upon leaving the Army, Ed planned on returning to farming, but enrolled at Penn State University, where he earned his bachelor’s and master’s degree in agriculture education. Mr. Heyler began his career with what is now known as the Northern Tioga School District, where he taught for 35 years. Though he loved teaching, Mr. Heyler continued farming with his wife, Dorna, and their family. This led to him receiving a statewide lifetime achievement award from the Pennsylvania Farm Bureau. You can still find Mr. Heyler tinkering around the farm, where his friends and neighbors are still enjoying local produce from his sweet corn stand.
I always look for advice from someone who has lived such an enriched life. With a little bit of thought, he said, “Always tell the truth and observe the Sabbath.” Those sound like good words to live by. If you know Mr. Heyler, be sure to send him a card or wish him a happy birthday.
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Kuehn Memorial Outdoor Learning Space
I think it is safe to say sixth-grade teacher Bruce Weaver didn’t really understand how the connections his students made with a special group of Pearl Harbor survivors through ham radio in 1991 would have such a profound impact on Westfield Area Elementary School today.
What started as a project to keep history alive with the students and give them the opportunity to correspond with Pearl Harbor survivors and learn about their experiences, has now become a way to inspire learning and curiosity for future generations.
Recently, I attended the ribbon cutting for the new Kuehn Memorial Outdoor Learning Space at Westfield Area Elementary School. I heard more of this story and learned how the connections with Larry Kuehn, a U.S. Army veteran, developed a strong bond with the school. Upon his passing in 2009, Mr. Kuehn left a $1 million donation to Westfield Area Elementary to support its radio club, nature studies and creative learning activities. I am excited for Westfield Area Elementary School and all the opportunities that this space will provide.
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Tioga County Youth Field Day
Saturday, Aug.16, was a great day at Ives Run for the 2025 Youth Field Day. Over 70 volunteers, led by event coordinator Earle Robbins, participated in this fun-filled experience that gives our next generation of sportsman valuable outdoor skills. Almost 100 kids, ages 8 to 14, came out to learn about archery, wildlife, fishing, muzzleloaders, trapping, shotgun and much more. Events like this would not be possible without a community of volunteers and sponsors who know investing in the next generation is key to a successful region. It was an honor to present service awards to individuals and organizations that have provided support to this event over the past 30 years.
Picture from left to right: Devon Geiser, crew chief for Tri-County Electric’s Westfield District; Dina Dreisbach Henninger, secretary of the Tioga Youth Field Day; Sam Kreger, representing the Arnie Hayden Chapter of the National Wildlife Federation; Ashley Gulvas, representing the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources; and me. Not pictured are Bill and Jackie Carey and the Middlebury Ambulance Association.
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Sept. 18 – Game Commission Night
Join us for a fun and informative evening on Thursday, Sept. 18, at the Wellsboro Fire Company Annex, 21 East Ave. Wellsboro, from 6-8 p.m. You will hear from our Pennsylvania Game Commission officials about efforts to address predators.
Register at repowlett.com to reserve your seat or call the Wellsboro office at 570-724-1390 or the Troy office at 570-297-3045.
This event typically fills up fast, so be sure to reserve your seat sooner rather than later.
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Avoid Scams During Back-to-School Shopping
The Office of Attorney General is warning parents and students that scammers often try to take advantage of back-to-school shoppers by posing as online vendors or assistants for financial aid. Follow these tips to protect yourself:
• Watch the websites you visit. Be mindful that the first result on a search engine isn’t always the best choice; it is just that the website paid to be the first result.
• Be wary of a deal that seems too good to be true. Be sure to thoroughly check sellers and product reviews on websites like Amazon, eBay and Facebook Marketplace.
• Many installment plans come with hidden fees and other fine print.
• Be wary of sellers asking for payment in gift cards, money orders, cryptocurrency or wire transfers, especially over the phone. Use your credit cards when possible.
• Keep your personal data safe.
In addition to posing as sellers of school supplies, scammers can also attempt to steal your personal information by impersonating financial aid services or test preparation companies. If someone is offering to “assist” you with financial aid or tests, but is pressuring you to act quickly or overpromising, they could be attempting to steal your personal information. The best website to obtain information about federal student aid is www.studentaid.gov.
Read more here.
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Grant Opportunity for Small Businesses
Applications for the Department of Environmental Protection’s (DEP) Small Business Advantage Grant program are now open for Pennsylvania-based, for-profit small businesses with fewer than 100 full-time equivalent employees.
The program provides reimbursement grants ranging from 50% to 80% of eligible project costs to Pennsylvania small businesses to improve energy efficiency or reduce pollution or waste by upgrading or replacing equipment or supplies; improving processes; or reducing runoff into affected waterways.
More information is available here.
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Offices Closed for Holiday
Our offices in Wellsboro and Troy will close Friday, Aug. 29, at noon and will remain closed through Monday, Sept 1. The offices will reopen on Tuesday, Sept. 2, at 9 a.m.
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