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HAPPY MOTHERS DAY Front: Arline Coffelt. Back (left to right): Pam Pringle, Mary Sarisky, Karen Kretsch, and Robin Allen. NYS Women Inc., Susquehanna Chapter recognized Arline Coffelt as the 2018 Women of Achievement at the Broome County Status of Women Council luncheon held last month at the Riverdale Banquet Hall in Endwell. Thirteen women from various Organizations throughout the Broome-Tioga County area were recognized by the council. The council has been paying tribute to outstanding women in the
community since 1976 and the tradition will continue as there are still many more women who need to be recognized for their enormous contributions in time, talent and dedicated service to society through their organizations. Arline Coffelt has been active and involved at various levels with NYS Women Inc., Susquehanna Chapter (formerly Owego Business and Professional Women) since 1985.
Worker Bee at Apalachin Cemetery - May 12 Riverside Cemetery AssociationApalachin announces a spring worker bee, to be held on Saturday, May 12, starting at 9:00 am. All are welcome, and any amount of volunteer time you can give is appreciated. Dress accord-
vice Agency; benefits available at the federal, state, and local levels; and the many ways the organization works with veterans and their families in Tioga County. This presentation is free to the public, but registration is required. To register, call the Department of Aging at 6874120, ext. 331.
News from Assemblyman Brindisi
“Last week, I stood with sick and tired consumers who had simply had enough with the rapid rise in their cable and internet service bills. Well, the fight was worth it because now the State Public Service Commission (PSC) has heeded my call and announced they will indeed formally investigate Spectrum Media. The actions taken today will force Spectrum to open their books to New York and answer a slew of questions on pricing, service and more. The facts are clear that something fishy is afoot with locals' cable and internet bills, and so, people should feel somewhat vindicated
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2018 Schedule of Events and Workshops May 19 - Opening Day: Spinning, Weaving, Dyeing, Flax Processing, and Blacksmithing. May 26 - Sheep Shearing Day: Also Inkle loom weaving and Linen. June 2 – Fleece to Shawl Day with regional guilds. Also Wood Joinery with woodwright Dick Warner and Cordage.
Public Service Commission to investigate Spectrum Assemblyman Anthony Brindisi reacts to New York State Public Service Commission agreeing to investigate Spectrum Media Company; Brindisi urged the investigation amidst fast-rising cable bills, unanswered questions, and local angst.
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ingly and bring along rakes and/or shovels (to more easily scoop up twigs, pine cones, etc.) Rain date is Saturday, May 19. Questions can be directed to jwalter362@frontiernet.net.
Learn about Veterans’ Services in Tioga County Are you interested in learning more about services and programs that are available to help veterans and their families? Mike Middaugh of the Tioga County Veterans’ Service Agency will offer a presentation on Tuesday, May 15, from 6:00 to 7:00 pm at the Waverly Municipal Building, 32 Ithaca Street in Waverly. Topics will include information about the Tioga County Veterans Ser-
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by today’s news. It is my great hope that this investigation results in a fairer marketplace and a fairer rate for residential customers. If today proves anything, it is that the old adage of ‘the squeaky wheel gets the grease’ still holds true. In the meantime, I plan to watch Spectrum like a hawk and am not at all finished with this issue. There is critical work to do on the federal level to hold these quasi monopolies accountable. I want the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to step in and better vet monster mergers and better protect the little guy and gal along the way. Right now, there is a clear imbalance at play and consumers are the ones paying the price, literally. My fight ensues.” –Assemblyman Anthony Brindisi Assembly District 119
June 9 - Bobbin Lace Day with HTTM Curator Pat Hilts. Friday June 15– Pine Needle Basket Workshop with Carolyn Lukovich. 10 am start. Fee $25, Materials $20. June 16 – Rocker Beater Looms with Phyllis Dean. June 23 – Natural Dye Day with Laryssa Zahajkewycz. June 30 – HTTM Open for Tours. July 7 – HTTM closed for the holiday. Friday July 13 – Drafting Longdraw Spinning Workshop with Tracy Sayre. Fee $25, Materials $25. Class size: Max of 8. Special Exhibits: “Carding Mills and the Carding Mill Era” See www.HTTM.org for more information on the museum’s Saturday programs and workshops. Questions: email info@httm.org or call (570) 247-7175. Programs funded in part by the Bradford County Tourism Promotion Agency and the United Way of Bradford County.