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August 7, 2009 - Riley Hebbard of Mechanicsburg has been
collecting toys for children in Darfur, Sudan, since early 2009 after seeing
a story about a refugee camp on the Today Show. Sen. Pat Vance joined Riley
to mark the first shipment of 3,500 toys. For more information on the
project, visit
www.rileystoys.org. (Photo courtesy of Creekside Candids) |
Sen. Pat Vance recently visited Ski Roundtop in Warrington
Township as part of her monthly cable television show. She is pictured
participating in The Vertical Trek, a descent more than 600 vertical feet using
a series of zip lines, rappelling, rope bridges, Tarzan swings, cargo nets and
scenic walks. The show will air during the month of August.
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At Holy Spirit Hospital in Camp Hill recently Gov. Ed Rendell signed Sen. Pat
Vance’s (seated on left) legislation reauthorizing the Pennsylvania Health Care
Cost Containment Council (PHC4) until 2014. PHC4 collects data from hospitals,
freestanding ambulatory surgery centers and some managed care plans, and
provides it to consumers in a comparative format so they may make educated
decisions on the purchase of their health care.
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Sen. Pat Vance speaks to participants before the start of the Adventure District
of the Boy Scouts of America Keystone Council Soap Box Derby in Adams Ricci Park
in May. Pictured in the background are Rep. Sheryl Delozier and Rep. Glen Grell. |
June 22, 2009 - The Camp Hill Baseball Team won the 2009 PIAA Class A
Championship. This was the team's second consecutive title. Sen. Pat Vance,
front row center, honored the players and coaches on the Senate floor for its
back-to-back state titles.
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Sen. Pat Vance cuts the ribbon to open the Adventure Zone Playground in
Mechanicsburg on May 30. The playground is accessible to all children,
regardless of their ability. It is the only facility of its kind in Cumberland
County. |
A groundbreaking ceremony recently was held at Willlow Mill Park to mark the
begin of the renovation of Huston Mill. The mill dates to 1885 and is in need of
extensive repairs. Joining in the groundbreaking are, from left, Sen. Pat Vance;
Briner Ashway; Karen Best, president of Friends of Willow Mill; Jan LeBlanc,
township supervisor; and Grainger Bowman. |
Students at Bible Baptist School in Shiremanstown recently
thanked Aetna, Bravo Foundation and Sen. Pat Vance for $20,000 in donations
for scholarships from Aetna and Enterprise Rent-A-Car through the
Educational Improvement Tax Credit Program (EITC). The EITC program allows
businesses to provide donations for educational scholarships in exchange for
tax credits. Pictured, from left, are George Wiedman, Bible Baptist School;
Gregg Martino, Aetna; Vance; Dennis Walsh, Bravo Foundation; and students
from the pre-school class.
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This spring Mechanicsburg Area High School held its first varsity lacrosse
season as a recognized PIAA sport. The team acknowledged Sen. Pat Vance before
the first home game for her support of the team. Pictured, from left, are
Christopher “Kit” Conner, president of the booster club; Vance; and Pete
Anstadt, varsity lacrosse coach.
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Sen. Pat Vance recently participated in the ribbon cutting for the headquarters
of Uplifting Athletes in Camp Hill. This nonprofit organization works with
college football players to raise rare diseases as a national priority through
outreach, research, education and advocacy. Pictured, from left, are Gerald
Gaugler, membership mentor committee of the West Shore Chamber of Commerce;
Kelli Passow; Chick Zoll, chairman of the Board of Directors of the Chamber;
Scott Shirley, Uplifting Athletes founder; Vance; Kerwin Stetler, board of
director and past chair of the Chamber; Mary Fenstermacher, membership mentor
committee of the Chamber; Diana Povis, membership director of the Chamber; and
Dawn Flower, membership mentor committee of the chamber. |
On April 6, Harrisburg Academy celebrated its triple anniversary – 225th
anniversary of its founding, 200th anniversary of its chartering and 50th
anniversary at its present site – at the Capitol. Sen. Pat Vance, second from
right, and Sen. Jeff Piccola, second from left, presented Head of School Jim
Newman, left, and Board of Trustee Robert Caplan, right, with a Senate citation
marking the anniversaries.
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Sen. Pat Vance speaks to an attendee prior to an Older and Wiser seminar Rep.
Gabig and she are sponsoring for residents of the 199th Legislative District.
The five seminars cover a variety of topics related to senior citizens.
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Sen. Pat Vance, fifth from the right, participated in the Gaudenzia Open House
and ribbon cutting for its new, larger West Shore Outpatient Program in
Mechanicsburg. Gaudenzia offers treatment for those addicted to drugs and/or
alcohol. |
Sen. Pat Vance introduced Brigadier General Randall R.
Marchi of Mechanicsburg to the Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency
Preparedness Committee during a hearing on nominations. Marchi was nominated
to become a Major General in the Pennsylvania Army National Guard. She also
introduced Col. Walter T. Lord of Mechanicsburg, seated behind second from
left, for nomination to the rank of Brigadier General of the Pennsylvania
Army National Guard. Both nominations were reported unanimously from full
committee.
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Carlisle Exchange Club President
Anne Wood, left, presents the Molly Pitcher Award to Sen. Pat Vance during the
Exchange Club of Carlisle’s 40th annual Molly Pitcher Award Banquet. The award
is presented annually to citizens who inspire others with their community
service.
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Pastor David Hess of the Christ Community
Church in Camp Hill served as chaplain of the Senate on Feb. 4, 2009. He was
invited to serve in this capacity by Sen. Pat Vance. Pictured from left are
Vance and Hess.
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Sen. Pat Vance recently recognized the Cumberland Valley Mens
Water Polo Team on its state championship victory over Wilson High School on
Nov. 8, 2008. The Eagles won the game in overtime.
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Sen. Pat Vance (third from left) takes the oath of office for
her second term on Jan. 6, 2009 in the Senate Chamber. Joining her in the
swearing-in ceremony are, from left, Sen. Jane Earll (R-49), Sen. Mary Jo White
(R-21), Sen. John Gordner (R-27), Sen. Kim Ward (R-39) and Sen. Don White
(R-41). |
