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In this Update:
* Happy Thanksgiving!
* Wreaths Across America, at the Indiantown Gap National Cemetery
* Penn State Extension Franklin County 4H Member & Leadership Recognition Banquet
* Regular Firearms Deer Season Begins Nov. 30
* Shopping Small Boosts Our Local Economy
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** Happy Thanksgiving!
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Nearly 250 years ago, the Second Continental Congress proclaimed a national day of Thanksgiving in honor of the American victory at the Battle of Saratoga. The battle was an important one for our new country. After the Continental Army had been in retreat, the British discovered that despite what they originally thought, the American army would not be easily defeated.
In 1863, President Abraham Lincoln declared Thanksgiving a national holiday on the last Thursday in November.
Gathering with loved ones gives us the opportunity to celebrate our own perseverance and successes. This Thanksgiving, may you be blessed with full tables and full hearts. Because of the Thanksgiving holiday, my office will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 28, and Friday, Nov. 29.
** Wreaths Across America, at the Indiantown Gap National Cemetery
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I will be participating in a ceremony honoring Pennsylvania WWII veterans, sponsored by Wreaths Across America, at the Indiantown Gap National Cemetery on Saturday, Dec. 14, beginning at noon.
This year marks the 80th anniversary of D-Day and Battle of the Bulge.
I’ll be presenting medals to Pennsylvania’s surviving WWII veterans commemorating and thanking them for their service. These brave men and women rushed into battle so that America could remain the worlds bastion of freedom and, in this small way, we are recognizing that bravery and sacrifice.
I’m pleased to join with Wreaths Across America in their mission to REMEMBER our Fallen Heroes, HONOR those who have served or are serving our Country and TEACH our Children the Value of Freedom.
The theme for this year’s event is “Live With Purpose.”
Wreaths Across America will also be honoring these veterans with a citation, coin and blanket which will be presented at the event.
Gold Star families from across the commonwealth will be in attendance as well.
If you would like to attend this year’s ceremony, please email
[email protected] (mailto:
[email protected]) by Dec. 1, 2024.
If you have other questions or need additional information, please direct your inquiries to the email address provided in the above paragraph.
Thank you for your support & we look forward to seeing you at the ceremony!
** Penn State Extension Franklin County 4H Member & Leadership Recognition Banquet
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Monday evening, I attended the Penn State Extension Franklin County 4H Member & Leadership Recognition Banquet and presented awards to four wonderful 4H members.
The four award winners were:
* Savannah Hein, Outstanding 4H’er
* Abigail Gingerich, I Dare You Award
* Samual Valderrama, Junior Achievement
* Eva Harris, Outstanding 1st year 4H’er
** Regular Firearms Deer Season Begins Nov. 30
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Regular firearms season runs from Nov. 30 to Dec. 14 in most areas of the state. Certain wildlife management units (WMUs) offer additional hunting opportunities. WMUs 2B, 5C and 5D have an extended season from Dec. 26 to Jan. 25, 2025. WMUs 4A, 4D and 5A have an extended season from Jan. 2-20, 2025.
Pennsylvania hunters have shared their deer harvest since 1991, helping Hunters Sharing the Harvest (HSH) distribute 2.5 million pounds of venison. Hunters can drop off a whole field-dressed deer at a participating processor ([link removed]) . There is no fee to donate a deer.
In an average hunting season, HSH hopes to provide the state’s food banks with 100,000 pounds of processed venison. The food banks then re-distribute the meat to more than 5,000 local provider charities such as food pantries, missions, homeless shelters, Salvation Army facilities and churches. Hunters’ donations help combat food insecurity, which more than 1.6 million Pennsylvanians currently experience.
** Shopping Small Boosts Our Local Economy
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To spotlight the role that small businesses play, Small Business Saturday will be held Saturday, Nov. 30. The holiday season is a wonderful time to shop small.
More than 1.1 million small businesses in Pennsylvania benefit their local economies and employ 2.5 million people.
The state offers helpful information for people who are considering starting or expanding their business. Learn more ([link removed]) about writing a business plan, registering your business and choosing a business structure.
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