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102 Looks Good on You!
It is with pleasure that we celebrate Erma Osgood Evans’ 102nd birthday, which she recently observed on Feb. 17! She is pictured here with her daughter, Gay Salvadge, at her Broad Acres residence.
She was the wife of the late Robert Evans and is a proud mother of two, a grandmother of three, and a great-grandmother of six. She is a graduate of Empire Beauty School and Bryant and Stratton College in Buffalo, New York. She worked as a beautician, ran a salon in Galeton, and was a secretary for the Galeton Production Company and the Embassy. Ms. Evans was in the travel club and active with the Order of the Eastern Star. She loved traveling, cards, puzzles, reading, and time with her family.
It is our honor to recognize Ms. Erma Evans with a citation from the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. Erma has generously contributed to the well-being of others, and she has shared her life experiences to enrich the next generation. We wish Erma the very best and continued health and happiness.
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Education in Action
I recently joined Ms. Tara Freeman’s AP History classes at Troy High School. I walked the students through how an idea becomes law. The students became House members and senators and worked together to come up with some bills of their own. I always enjoy sharing this process with students, and it became exciting when the students, acting as the General Assembly, had the opportunity to attempt an override of the governor’s veto. Unfortunately, they did not achieve the required two-thirds majority for their bill to become a law.
Thank you to Ms. Freeman’s AP history class for being such a receptive and attentive group. I hope you found the lesson on the legislative process informative and fun.
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Students Taking Action
Some inspiring high school students are empowering the next generation of students to learn what it takes to turn an idea into a business. As North Penn High School student, Brady S. says, “If you have an idea, don’t sit on it. Act on it.”
The Homepage Network just recently met up with these North Penn High School future business leaders to see how the students are inspiring local fifth and sixth grade entrepreneurs. I love seeing the creativity, and I look forward to seeing our youth in action. Check out these amazing students!
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Policy Hearing Highlights Roadblocks to Energy Sector Growth
I joined the House Republican Policy Committee for a hearing at Penn College last week to discuss the great potential of our energy industry and the government policies that are standing in the way of us reaching that potential.
Testifiers, including Sen. Gene Yaw, Cogentrix Energy and representatives from the Industrial Energy Consumers of Pennsylvania, argued that Gov. Josh Shapiro’s proposals – such as Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) – discourage investment, raise utility costs, and create unreliable energy supply.
Pennsylvania has the potential to be a leader in energy, but RGGI is hurting the energy supply which is a problem for everyone. Businesses are looking for predictability and stability. If we can provide that, we will see more businesses come to the area and see economic growth in Pennsylvania
Watch my comments above.
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Attention Bradford County! Join Us for Game Commission Night Next Month
We are looking forward to hosting our first Game Commission Night in Bradford County, cosponsored with Leroy Sportsman’s Association, on Tuesday, March 11, at the Peppers Auction Barn in Canton. Check out the flyer below for details and be sure to RSVP!
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Time Running Out to Register for Breakfast Meeting on Agriculture
Attention farmers! Sen. Gene Yaw, Rep. Tina Picket and I are inviting you to a free Breakfast Meeting on Agriculture on Thursday, March 20, at 10 a.m. at the Tioga County Fairgrounds in Wellsboro. The deadline to RSVP is Monday, March 3.
This is a great event where we can all learn more about the state of agriculture in Pennsylvania and discuss how we can work together to improve agricultural conditions in our region. The event will also feature a special guest panel to discuss mental health and relief programs for farmers. The panel includes Secretary Russell Redding, Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture; Amber Hughes, Penn State Extension mental health educator; Nicole Black, county executive director, Tioga County USDA – Farm Service Agency; and Amanda Miller, vice president, Bradford/Sullivan County Farm Bureau.
The breakfast is open to farmers and members of the agriculture community in Tioga and Bradford counties. Seating is limited, and registration is required.
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Connecting Those in Need with Resources
Do you know about the critical role PA 211 plays in helping Pennsylvanians connect with vital resources across the state and locally? From accessing housing and utility assistance to food assistance, mental health services or disaster support, PA 211 provides hundreds of thousands of residents a free, confidential and 24/7 lifeline to essential social services on which they can depend.
In 2024 alone, PA 211 helped almost 1.9 million Pennsylvanians.
• This included nearly 250,000 interactions with resource navigators via calls, texts and chats, and about 1.65 million searches using the PA 211 online database at pa211.org.
• The 250,000 interactions resulted in almost 705,000 referrals.
• The top needs in 2024 were housing, utilities and food. The PA 211 data demonstrates variability in needs in the Pennsylvania region.
In addition to calling 211, the newly redesigned www.pa211.org makes it even easier for residents to search for local services by ZIP code or category, ensuring they receive accurate, timely and up-to-date information.
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Pay Attention to Your Heart Health!
February is American Heart Month, a time when all people are encouraged to focus on their cardiovascular health.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), heart disease is the leading cause of death for men, women and people of most racial and ethnic groups in the United States. It notes one person dies every 33 seconds in the United States from cardiovascular disease. In 2022, 702,880 people died from heart disease. That's the equivalent of one in every five deaths.
To protect yourself, the CDC encourages people to choose healthy foods and drinks, keep a healthy weight, get regular physical activity and don’t smoke. People should also take charge of medical conditions that could increase their risk of heart disease, such as high cholesterol, high blood pressure or diabetes.
Learn more about heart disease and how to protect yourself here.
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