Eichelberger Participates in VIP Dairy Showmanship Contest
at Pennsylvania Farm Show

Harrisburg, PA – January 12, 2012 – On Wednesday, January 11, 2012, Senator John H. Eichelberger, Jr. participated in the VIP Dairy Showmanship Contest at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex. Eleven legislators competed for the honor of VIP Master Showman. Each legislator was partnered with an exhibitor from their district who provided the calf or cow the legislator showed. Senator Eichelberger showed a ten-month old Brown Swiss named Sandra from Manor Meadow Farm in Everett owned by the Stanton family. This is the third year that he has partnered with the Stanton family to handle one of their animals.

Eichelberger said “Dairy farming is a major component of Pennsylvania’s and our region’s agriculture industry. It is critical to Pennsylvania’s future. This event provides a fun, interactive way to learn more about the dairy industry, discuss the challenges farmers face and the methods they are using to overcome those challenges.”

The show was covered live by Pennsylvania Cable Network (PCN) and will be rebroadcasted over the coming weeks.

For more information, please call Wendy Reitz, Legislative Aide, at 1-866-509-EICH (3424) or email

EICHELBERGER RECAPS 2011

Hollidaysburg, PA – Tuesday, January 10, 2012 – State Senator John H. Eichelberger, Jr. provides a full accounting annually of his actions and expenditures as part of his government reform efforts. In 2011, Senator Eichelberger had six of his bills signed into law and one resolution enacted. Act 14 and Act 15 of 2011 allows first class townships and third class cities to sell property by electronic auction. Act 70 of 2011 named the bridge on I-99 at mile-marker 19 the “Cpl. Harry Raymond Harr Memorial Bridge” after a local Congressional Medal of Honor recipient. Act 95 and Act 97 of 2011 save advertising costs in municipalities. Act 106 of 2011 provides counties with additional security options to protect against loss of money or property.

Eichelberger traveled 21,706 miles on Senate business last year attending 74 session days, 251 meetings in Harrisburg, 327 events and meetings in the district and 18 meetings and events other places around the Commonwealth.

Eichelberger never missed a vote during session and has only missed one committee meeting in his five years in office. He has accomplished that without the use of proxy, legislative leave or capitol leave requests.

Eichelberger has been reappointed as Chairman of the Senate Local Government Committee and will continue his chairmanship of the Task Force on mandate relief. He also was reappointed to the Governor’s Advisory Committee on Probation, the Pennsylvania Local Government Commission, and the Advisory Council for the Hollidaysburg Veteran’s Home.

Eichelberger is looking forward to the new year and addressing the challenges of the new 30th District.
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Constituents Invited to Visit Blair County Office

Senator John H. Eichelberger, Jr. will host a Christmas Open House at his Blair County Office to welcome his District 30 constituents.

WHO: State Senator John H. Eichelberger, Jr.
WHAT: Christmas Open House
WHEN: Wednesday, December 21, 2011 from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
WHERE: Office of Senator John H. Eichelberger, Jr.
309 Allegheny Street
Hollidaysburg, PA 16648

The public is welcomed to attend. Homemade refreshments will be served. Senator Eichelberger and his staff wish everyone a very Merry Christmas.

Governor Corbett signs a package of bills to ease municipal advertising expenses for small projects. I sponsored two of the bills, Senate Bills 292 and 296, and the majority of them were handled by the Local Government Committee which I chair.

Bridge Named After Local Congressional Medal of Honor Winner

Hollidaysburg, PA – Thursday, November 3, 2011 – A group of state and local officials and friends gathered to dedicate the I-99 bridge located at mile marker 19 in the southern end of Freedom Township in honor of Corporal Harry Raymond Harr. Corporal Harr, United States Army, was an East Freedom native. He was killed in action at age 24 on June 5, 1945, in Mindanao, Pacific, during World War II. He smothered a Japanese hand grenade with his body and saved the lives of four of his fellow soldiers. Corporal Harr was posthumously awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for his brave and heroic actions.

Act 70 of July 7, 2011 designates this bridge the Corporal Harry Raymond Harr Memorial Bridge. “This designation will help local emergency service providers better respond to accidents in the area.” said Senator Eichelberger. “It is fitting that this bridge is named after a local war hero.”

The dedication ceremony honored Corporal Harr, recognized the service of all veterans, and unveiled the new signs for the bridge.

Local Congressional Medal of Honor Winner remembered

Hollidaysburg, PA – November 1, 2011 – State and local officials, family and friends will be joining to dedicate the I-99 bridge located at mile marker 19 in the southern end of Freedom Township in honor of Corporal Harry Raymond Harr. Corporal Harr, an East Freedom native, was killed in action 66 years ago and awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for his heroic actions.

WHO: State and Local Officials, Family and Friends
WHAT: Corporal Harry Raymond Harr Bridge Dedication Ceremony
WHEN: Thursday, November 3, 2011, 10:00 AM
WHERE: Parking lot under the bridge at the storage sheds off of Route 101 (Everett Road)
East Freedom, PA 16637

Please contact Michele Ivory, Economic Development Director, at 1-866-509-EICH(3424) or email mivory@pasen.gov for further information.

Senator Eichelberger to Hold Bedford County Town Hall

Opportunity for constituents to discuss their views and concerns regarding state issues

Bedford, PA – October 25, 2011 – Senator John H. Eichelberger, Jr. will host the eighth of nine town hall meetings scheduled throughout the 30th Senatorial District this year.

These meetings are part of the Senator’s effort to make state government accessible for all people in his district. Town hall meetings are open to the public, providing residents with a chance to speak directly with the Senator about issues important to them.

“It is important that the citizens are involved in the process as we work to overcome the challenges of today,” said Senator Eichelberger. “I look forward to meeting with people in this open setting.”

WHO: State Senator John H. Eichelberger, Jr.
WHAT: Town Hall Meeting
WHEN: Tuesday, November 1, 6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
WHERE: Bedford Area Senior Citizens Center
205 South Richard Street
Bedford, PA 15522

Please contact Sharon Turkovich, Legislative Aide, at 1-814-623-5004 or email sturkovich@pasen.gov for further information.

Opportunity for constituents to discuss their views and concerns regarding state issues

Hollidaysburg, PA – October 17, 2011 – Senator John H. Eichelberger, Jr. will host the seventh of nine town hall meetings scheduled throughout the 30th Senatorial District this year.

These meetings are part of the Senator’s effort to make state government accessible for all people in his district. Town hall meetings are open to the public, providing residents with a chance to speak directly with the Senator about issues important to them.

“It is important that the citizens are involved in the process as we work to overcome the challenges of today,” said Senator Eichelberger. “I look forward to meeting with people in this open setting.”

WHO: State Senator John H. Eichelberger, Jr.
WHAT: Town Hall Meeting
WHEN: Thursday, October 20, 2011, 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
WHERE: The Winds at Mattern Orchard
590 Newry Lane
Duncansville, PA 16635

Please contact Wendy Reitz, Legislative Aide, at 1-866-509-EICH(3424) or email wreitz@pasen.gov for further information.

Senator Eichelberger to Hold Huntingdon County Town Hall

Opportunity for constituents to discuss their views and concerns regarding state issues

Hollidaysburg, PA – October 14, 2011- Senator John H. Eichelberger, Jr. will host the sixth of nine town hall meetings scheduled throughout the 30th Senatorial District this year.

These meetings are part of the Senator’s effort to make state government accessible for all people in his district. Town hall meetings are open to the public, providing residents with a chance to speak directly with the Senator about issues important to them.

“It is important that the citizens are involved in the process as we work to overcome the challenges of today,” said Senator Eichelberger. “I look forward to meeting with people in this open setting.”

WHO: State Senator John H. Eichelberger, Jr.
WHAT: Town Hall Meeting
WHEN: Wednesday, October 19, 2011, 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
WHERE: Woodland Retirement Community
18889 Croghan Pike (Route 522)
Orbisonia, PA 17243

Please contact Wendy Reitz, Legislative Aide, at 1-866-509-EICH(3424) or email wreitz@pasen.gov for further information.

October 21, 2011 | 9am – 2pm
Northern Blair Senior Center, 503 3rd Street in Tyrone, Pa 16686
For information call (814) 684-6348

Organized through the cooperative efforts of Tyrone Hospital, University Orthopedic Center, ProCare and Blair Senior Services.

Schedule

8:30am – 9:00am | Continental breakfast

9:00am | Welcome

9:15am – 9:45am | Keynote Speaker: Senator John Eichelberger

10:00am | Kevin Naugle, PT, Senior Vice President, Director of Clinical Operations, ProCare, Osteoporosis education program from the United States Bone & Joint Initiative: Fit to a T

10:30am | Lannette Johnston, RN, BSN, MS, iRNPA, Administrative Patient Care Manager, Tyrone Hospital: Overview of Arthritis

11:00am – 12:30pm | Lunch & time to visit exhibit areas

12:30pm | Jack F. Rocco, M.D., Orthopedic Surgeon, University Orthopedic Center: Everything You Need to Know About Hip Replacement Surgery

1:00pm | Andrew Marcus, D.O., Orthopedic Surgeon, University Orthopedic Center: Common Shoulder Disorders

1:30pm | Paul Sensiba, M.D., Orthopedic Surgeon, University Orthopedic Center: Common Knee Problems

9:00am – 2:00pm | Orthopedic related information for people of all ages available through various exhibits. Plus the Zimmer Mobile Learning Center (bus) will be on-site all day. Step aboard the Zimmer “bus” to learn about treatments for those who suffer with joint pain, joint replacement surgery and advancing technologies for orthopedic care.