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Rep. Mark Keller spent some time with PA Secretary of Agriculture George Greig during Milkshake Day at the state Capitol on June 4. The annual event is a promotion for Pennsylvania’s dairy industry. Rep. Mark Keller visited with a group of 4th graders from Greenwood Elementary School in Millerstown during their recent tour of the state Capitol. Rep. Mark Keller was one of the featured speakers at the annual Motorcyclist Rights Rally at the state Capitol on May 13. The event was part of the Alliance of Bikers Aimed Toward Education’s (A.B.A.T.E.) observance of Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month in Pennsylvania. During a news conference at the state Capitol, Rep. Mark Keller met with three high school cheerleaders who will represent Perry County at the 2013 Big 33 Classic. They are (from left) Ashley Hess, West Perry; Shirley Zeiders, Greenwood; and Katelyn Vanderslice, Newport. Members of the Pennsylvania football team that will compete against the Maryland squad on June 15 at Hersheypark Stadium were also introduced. Rep. Mark Keller met with group of home schooled students from Perry County during their visit to the state Capitol on March 20. Rep. Mark Keller met with cadets from the Carson Long Military Academy in New Bloomfield during the group’s visit to the state Capitol on March 20. Rep. Mark Keller met with FFA members from Greenwood, Newport and West Perry high schools during their visit to the state Capitol on March 12. Congratulations to the Greenwood High School FFA, which was presented with a $2,500 grant from the Monsanto Corporation during Rep. Mark Keller’s 7th Annual Farmers’ Breakfast held on March 8 in Elliottsburg. During Rep. Mark Keller’s 7th Annual Farmers’ Breakfast in Elliottsburg on March 8, Lt. Gov. Jim Cawley (left) and Keller presented a citation from the House of Representatives to Dwight Mickey of Franklin County for being named “2012 Grower of the Year” by the State Horticulture Association of Pennsylvania. Mickey and his family operate Shatzer Fruit Market in Chambersburg. He raised a record $48,000 for fruit research at the association’s apple booth during this year’s Pennsylvania Farm Show. On March 8, Lt. Gov. Jim Cawley was the keynote speaker at Rep. Mark Keller’s 7th Annual Farmers’ Breakfast in Elliottsburg. Cawley spoke about recently-enacted state initiatives that benefit Pennsylvania’s farming families. A record crowd of more than 200 people attended. On Feb. 23, Rep. Mark Keller presented a citation from the House of Representatives congratulating the Perry County Association of Township Officials on the group’s 100th anniversary. The presentation was made during the association’s annual convention in Millerstown. Joining Keller are (from left) James Fuller, Tuscarora Township; Pat Junker, Saville Township; James L. Fuller, Wheatfield Township; Danny Kirk, Carroll Township; Daisy Lightner, Rye Township; and Terry Urich, Saville Township. Rep. Mark Keller met with members of the Keystone Chapter of A.B.A.T.E. of Pennsylvania to discuss motorcycling issues during the groups’ recent visit to the state Capitol. Rep. Mark Keller met with the some of the 2012-13 state FFA officers prior to the adoption of a House resolution, sponsored by Keller, designating the week of February 17 – 23 as “FFA Week” in Pennsylvania. The officers were also introduced on the House floor. They are (from left) Miranda Kane, treasurer; Sean Jones, sentinel; Renee Grove, chaplain; Maris Wilson, reporter; and Shannon Copeland, secretary. Rep. Mark Keller met with the some of the 2012-13 state FFA officers prior to the adoption of a House resolution, sponsored by Keller, designating the week of February 17 – 23 as “FFA Week” in Pennsylvania. Rep. Keller participated in the Celebrity Draft Horse Driving Contest at the 2013 Pennsylvania Farm Show. The event was a fundraiser for the Farm Show Scholarship Foundation. On Jan. 1, Rep. Mark Keller took the oath of office for his fifth term during the swearing-in ceremony at the state Capitol. Pictured with Keller on the floor of the House of Representatives are (left to right) Rep. Ron Marsico of Dauphin County, Rep. Sheryl Delozier of Cumberland County and Rep. Glen Grell of Cumberland County. On Dec. 1, Rep. Keller presented a citation from the House of Representatives to Benjamin Hurley of Landisburg for earning his Eagle Scout award. Benjamin is the son of David Hurley, and Mark and Bonnie Sakach. He is a member of Troop 73 in Landisburg. For his Eagle Scout project, Benjamin made improvements to the tunnel trail at Big Spring State Park in New Germantown. Congratulations to Lindsey Curtis of Landisburg, Perry County, one of six youth exhibitors who received $1,000 scholarships from the Pennsylvania Livestock Association during the opening ceremony of the 56th International Keystone International Livestock Exposition (KILE) on Oct. 4 at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex in Harrisburg. Lindsey is the daughter of Carl and Christine Curtis. Joining Lindsey and Rep. Keller in the photograph are (from left) George Greig, Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary; and Ron Miller, PLA vice president. The American Conservative Union (ACU) recently announced its inaugural "ACU Ratings of the Pennsylvania General Assembly" during an event in Harrisburg, honoring the state's true conservatives. Rep. Keller is pictured here with (left) Charlie Gerow, ACU board member; and Larry Hart, ACU Director of Government Relations. Rep. Keller presented a citation from the House of Representatives to the Fannett-Metal High School Girls Softball Team in recognition of their 2012 PIAA Class A Championship victory. It was the first state title of any kind in school history. Pictured from left to right: House Speaker Sam Smith; Rick Lauthers, assistant coach; Jenna Rhodes, team member; Stu Miller, head coach; and Keller. Rep. Keller visited with a group of West Perry Middle School students and teachers at his district office in New Bloomfield. They wanted to learn about state government and the responsibilities of their state representative. Rep. Keller visited with a group of West Perry Middle School students and teachers at his district office in New Bloomfield. They wanted to learn about state government and the responsibilities of their state representative. Rep. Mark Keller, and the rest of the “Four Scoops” team, created the winning entry during the second annual Milkshake Madness competition at the 2012 All-American Dairy Show in Harrisburg. Their chocolate and peanut butter concoction bested three other teams in taste, creativity and presentation. Rep. Mark Keller, and the rest of the “Four Scoops” team, created the winning entry during the second annual Milkshake Madness competition at the 2012 All-American Dairy Show in Harrisburg. Their chocolate and peanut butter concoction bested three other teams in taste, creativity and presentation. Rep. Mark Keller, and the rest of the “Four Scoops” team, created the winning entry during the second annual Milkshake Madness competition at the 2012 All-American Dairy Show in Harrisburg. Their chocolate and peanut butter concoction bested three other teams in taste, creativity and presentation. Rep. Mark Keller, and the rest of the “Four Scoops” team, created the winning entry during the second annual Milkshake Madness competition at the 2012 All-American Dairy Show in Harrisburg. Their chocolate and peanut butter concoction bested three other teams in taste, creativity and presentation. Rep. Keller participated in a public hearing in State College conducted by the House Judiciary Committee, of which he is a member. The hearing focused on legislation that would increase the fines for public drunkenness and underage drinking and establish a fee to support an alcohol offense prevention unit. Rep. Keller presented a House citation to the West Perry High School FFA Chapter Parliamentary Procedure Team recognizing their first place finish in the 2012 FFA Parliamentary Procedure Career Development Event State Competition. Team members include Mark Shelley, Tessa Hansbury, Johnathan Noss, Kelsey Henry, Clay Rice, Shawna Weller and Garrett Reed. John Hines and Ayla Detwiler are the chapter advisors. Rep. Keller presented a House citation to Johnathan Noss of Shermans Dale recognizing the achievement of his Eagle Scout Award. Johnathan installed a flagpole and three benches and landscaped the grounds at Young's United Methodist Church in Shermans Dale for his Eagle Scout community service requirement. He is the son of Donna Hower. Rep. Keller helped Eva Himes celebrate her 102nd birthday. She is a resident of the Kinkora Pythian Home in Duncannon. Rep. Keller presented members of Pine Grove Church of God in Newport with a citation from the House of Representatives commemorating the church's 150th anniversary. The church site and burial ground are the oldest in Perry County. Rep. Keller presented Dale Smith of Loysville with a U.S. flag and a citation from the House of Representatives in commemoration of his 95th birthday. Keller attended a surprise party for Smith that was held at the New Bloomfield VFW. Rep. Keller presented a citation from the House of Representatives to Macaulay Paulus of Elliottsburg for earning his Eagle Scout award. Macaulay is the son of Gary and Tina Paulus. For his Eagle Scout project, Jacob directed the construction and placement of a sign for Grace Evangelical Christian Church in Shermans Dale. Rep. Keller presented a proclamation from the House of Representatives to the Perry County Council of the Arts celebrating the organization's 30th anniversary. From left to right: Chris Lyter, PCCA board member; Roger Smith, PCCA executive director; Rep. Keller; Laura Campbell, PCCA board member; and Adam Britcher, PCCA board member. Rep. Keller welcomed Sarah Loy to the House floor. She is an intern working with the House Education Committee and the granddaughter of the late Rep. Allan Holman, who represented the 86th District. Rep. Keller joined other legislators and state Agriculture Secretary George Greig during the annual free milkshake event at the Capitol to promote Pennsylvania's dairy industry. From left to right: Keller, Greig, Rep. Sheryl Delozier and Rep. Glen Grell. On Memorial Day weekend, Rep. Keller spoke during the service at Fort Indiantown Gap National Cemetery in Lebanon County at the conclusion of the annual Memorial Day Motorcyle Ride. Rep. Keller presented a citation from the House of Representatives to Jacob Matter of Marysville for earning his Eagle Scout award. Jacob is a member of Marysville Troop 56 and is the son of Tamara and Kurt Matter. For his Eagle Scout project, Jacob collected used American flags in conjunction with the Marysville VFW and retired the flags in a public ceremony at the Marysville Lions Park. A group of students from St. Thomas Elementary School in Saint Thomas, Franklin County, had their picture taken on the steps of the State Capitol's Main Rotunda during a field trip to Harrisburg. Rep. Keller took part in the annual A.B.A.T.E. Motorcyclist Rights Rally at the State Capitol. Students and teachers from Greenwood Elementary School in Millerstown recently toured the State Capitol in Harrisburg. Students and teachers from the Heritage Christian School in Loysville recently toured the State Capitol in Harrisburg. Rep. Keller read to students enrolled in the Fannett Metal Head Start program. Rep. Keller presented a citation from the House of Representatives to Leighton Fritz of Blain that recognized the earning of his Eagle Scout award. Leighton is a member of Blain Troop 105 and is the son of Robert and Luann Fritz. For his Eagle Scout project, Leighton converted an abandoned lot into an outdoor living space at an apartment complex for disabled veterans in New Bloomfield. Rep. Keller presented Frank Campbell of Newport with a House citation recognizing him as the Perry Valley Grange #1804 Community Citizen Award winner for 2012. Rep. Keller presented a citation from the House of Representatives to Zebulon Yoder recognizing the earning of his Eagle Scout award. Zebulon is a member of Chambersburg Troop 138 and is the son of Todd and Nicole Yoder. Rep. Keller presented a citation from the House of Representatives to Matthew Wyant recognizing the earning of his Eagle Scout award. Matthew is a member of Newport Troop 222 and is the son of David and Lisa Wyant. On Feb. 13, Rep. Keller and other lawmakers welcomed officers of the state FFA to the House floor for the vote on House Resolution 568, which designates Feb. 20-26 as FFA Week in Pennsylvania. The resolution, which Keller sponsored, was passed unanimously. On Feb. 6, Rep. Keller welcomed Rev. Trevor Lightner, of the Landisburg Church of God, to the floor of the House of Representatives. Rev. Lightner offered the prayer at the start of that day's legislative session. Also pictured (L) is House Speaker Sam Smith. On Dec. 13, Gov. Tom Corbett signed into law legislation sponsored by Rep. Keller that updates contract bid limits for municipal and school construction projects, helping those entities to control costs. On Nov. 14, Rep. Keller presented the Duncannon Pride 10 and Under Girls Softball Team and their coaches with a citation from the House of Representatives congratulating them for winning the American Softball Association 10 and Under National Championship last summer in Watertown, South Dakota. On Nov. 14, Rep. Keller presented the Duncannon Pride 10 and Under Girls Softball Team and their coaches with a citation from the House of Representatives congratulating them for winning the American Softball Association 10 and Under National Championship last summer in Watertown, South Dakota. On Nov. 14, Rep. Keller presented the Duncannon Pride 10 and Under Girls Softball Team and their coaches with a citation from the House of Representatives congratulating them for winning the American Softball Association 10 and Under National Championship last summer in Watertown, South Dakota. Rep. Keller was the keynote speaker during a Veterans' Day event at Susquenita Middle School in Duncannon. Rep. Keller was the keynote speaker during a Veterans' Day event at Susquenita Middle School in Duncannon. Rep. Keller was recently interviewed by the Newport Junior Girl Scouts as part of the requirement for their "Inside Government" merit badge. Rep. Keller presented a citation from the House of Representatives to Matthew Reeder of Landisburg recognizing the earning of his Eagle Scout award. Matthew built 15 picnic tables for St. Bernard Catholic Church in New Bloomfield for his Eagle Scout project. Glenn Keller of Landisburg was honored upon his retirement for his 30 years of service to Perry County with a citation from the state House of Representatives. Keller began his county career as an assessor in 1980. He was elected county auditor in 1992 and served five consecutive terms. His son, state Rep. Keller, presented the citation. The Franklin Co. Early Childhood and Education, Community Engagement Program has a new name. It is now called LEARN, or Local Education and Resource Network. LEARN continues to provide quality educational events and resources to help families in Franklin County make good choices for their children. On October 1, Rep. Keller attended the annual Canal Day event in Newport. Joining him in the photo are (left to right) Ann Linn, Kathleen Howell and Frank Campbell. On Sept. 25, Rep. Keller presented a citation to Logan James Eppley of Shermans Dale for attaining the rank of Eagle Scout. Eppley's Eagle Scout project was designing and building a gazebo at Mt. Gilead United Methodist Church in Shermans Dale. Also pictured are his parents, Deborah and James Eppley. Rep. Keller took part in the Newport Fire Department's 9/11 service. Rep. Keller presented citations to the Greenwood High School FFA Chapter Parliamentary Procedure Team for winning a recent state competition. Pictured (from left) are: PA Secretary of Agriculture George Greig, FFA Adviser Mike Clark, FFA Adviser Krista Pontius, and team members Michael Levan, Katie Osborne, Jessie Kiner, Chelsea Hicks, Emily Griswold and Anne Morrow. The ceremony took place Aug. 23 at the Perry County Fair in Newport. On Aug. 25, Rep. Keller visited the Kinkora Nursing Home in Duncannon to celebrate Perry County Fair week with residents. On Aug. 25, Rep. Keller and Perry County Dairy Princess Shawna Weller visited the Kinkora Nursing Home in Duncannon to celebrate Perry County Fair week with residents. On Aug. 24, Rep. Keller toured Spiral Path farm, an organic farm located near Loysville operated by Terra and Mike Brownback, who are also pictured. On Aug. 18, Rep. Keller was in Spring Run for the parade at the 104th annual Path Valley Picnic and Homecoming. Also pictured is 2011-12 Franklin County Dairy Princess Renee Grove of Shippensburg. On Aug. 17, Rep. Keller joined other members of the House Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee for a hearing on Pennsylvania's stink bug problem. The hearing took place during Penn State University's annual Ag Progress Days event in Rock Springs. On Aug. 4, Rep. Keller welcomed a group of visitors from Academy International in England to the Capitol. They run summer camps for high school field hockey teams and were here to work with the West Perry teams. From l to r: Gabriella Leeson, Susan Hutchings, Officer Zartman, K-9 Pharaoh, Jamie Hooper and Nicola Hutchings. On July 6, Rep. Keller took part in a public hearing in Freeport, Armstrong County, conducted by the House Judiciary Committee on House Bill 1289. The legislation would impose stiffer sentences for dealing drugs in the presence of children. Keller is a member of the committee. Rep. Keller joined other legislators in the Capitol Rotunda on June 28 when Gov. Corbett signed the Fair Share Act into law. Keller was a co-sponsor of the bill, which reforms how damages are recovered in civil lawsuits. Rep. Mark Keller was pleased to welcome members of the Perry County Old Iron Collectors Club to the State Capitol on June 14. They took part in the 6th Annual Motorsports Day, celebrating tractors past and present. Rep. Mark Keller was pleased to welcome members of the Perry County Old Iron Collectors Club to the State Capitol on June 14. They took part in the 6th Annual Motorsports Day, celebrating tractors past and present. Rep. Mark Keller was pleased to welcome members of the Perry County Old Iron Collectors Club to the State Capitol on June 14. They took part in the 6th Annual Motorsports Day, celebrating tractors past and present. Rep. Mark Keller recently spoke at a Capitol rally of the Alliance of Bikers Aimed Toward Education (ABATE) on the importance of protecting motorcycle operator rights. Rep. Mark Keller meets with Moravian College student Christine McCarl, who provided a poster for undergraduate poster presentations in the East Wing of the Capitol. Rep. Mark Keller recently visited the Path Valley Head Start to read to students. On March 28, Rep. Mark Keller attended the ceremony to honor Perry County residents who were inducted into the 50-Year Voter Hall of Fame. Back row, pictured from left are Brenda Benner and John Amsler, Perry County commissioners; George Berrier; Joanne Gabel; Donna Lou Shearer; Rep. Keller; and Steve Naylor, Perry County commissioner. Front row, pictured from left are Bonnie Delancy, department head, Perry County Elections and Voter Registration; Lucinda Rohm; Darlene Adams; Bobby Haines; Betty Doutty; Bonnie McAlister; Faye Reisinger; Carolyn Heisley; and Ashley Albert. During Rep. Mark Keller’s Fifth Annual Farmers’ Breakfast, members of the West Perry FFA are pictured with Rep. Keller and Rep. John Maher (R-Allegheny/Washington), chairman of the House Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee. Members of the West Perry FFA pictured are Lindsey Curtiz, Chloe McMillen, Shawna Weller, Ashely Briggs, Gabe Gutherie, Kelsi Henry and Mark Shelly. Rep. Mark Keller was pleased to welcome Elizabeth Adams, of Metal Township, Franklin County, to the House floor. Elizabeth is a student at Gettysburg College. Rep. Mark Keller is pictured with the State Officers of the FFA during their visit to the state Capitol on Feb. 15. Rep. Mark Keller was recently recognized by House Majority Whip Rep. Stan Saylor (R-York) for perfect attendance during the 2009-10 legislative session. Rep. Mark Keller recently welcomed students from the Portico River Brethern School to the state Capitol. Rep. Mark Keller came out the winner in the VIP Dairy Showmanship Contest on Jan. 12, at the Pennsylvania Farm Show. Pictured from left are Betsy Albright, Keller and Barbara Aldrich. Rep. Mark Keller attended the Farm Show Scholarship awards ceremony on Jan. 11, 2011, where college students were awarded $3,300 scholarships. Amanda Dobbs of Newport is a sophomore at Penn State University, Altoona Campus, majoring in animal sciences. Dobbs is the daughter of Lee and Pamela Dobbs. Rep. Mark Keller was joined by his colleagues from central Pennsylvania on swearing-in day on the House floor on Jan. 4. Pictured from left are Reps. Ron Marsico (R-Dauphin), Keller, Sheryl Delozier (R-Cumberland) and Glen Grell (R-Cumberland). Rep. Mark Keller presented a House citation to Zachariah King, of Saville Township and the son of John and Tonya King, for attaining the rank of Eagle Scout. Zachariah led a group of volunteers who removed a fire pit and renovated a pavilion for the Shermanata Grange. He also leveled the ground, spread stone under the pavilion and installed new picnic tables. In addition, Zachariah has served in the leadership positions of patrol leader, chaplain aide, historian and senior patrol leader. Rep. Mark Keller is pictured with cadet staff during the Veterans Day events at Carson Long Military Academy in New Bloomfield. Rep. Mark Keller presented a House citation to Michael Wilt of Landisburg, son of Steven Wilt, for attaining the rank of Eagle Scout. Michael designed and installed a foot bridge over Tuscarora Trail. Rep. Mark Keller was pleased to welcome Josh Reisinger, of Saville Township and a senior at West Perry High School as a guest page on the House floor. Josh is the son of Dave and Missy Reisinger. Rep. Mark Keller presented a House citation to Austin Fogal of Hamilton Township, son of Gary and Kelly Fogal, for earning the rank of Eagle Scout. Austin organized a group effort to clean and revitalize 208 headstones in the Cedar Grove Cemetery in Chambersburg. During the 2010 Perry County Fair, Jack Hess was provided a Certificate of Recognition by Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding for his continued commitment to the fair. Pictured from left are Redding, 2010 Perry County Fair Queen Emily Griswold, Hess and Rep. Mark Keller. Rep. Mark Keller recently visited the Mark Burkholder Family Farm in St. Thomas Township, Franklin County, which installed solar panels to help reduce its energy costs. Pictured with Keller are Mark and Joyce Burkholder. Rep. Mark Keller recently toured Carl Rosenberry & Sons Lumber Inc. in Franklin County. The lumber mill is owned by Carl Rosenberry and his sons, Bill and Dave. Rep. Mark Keller presented a House citation to Mark Shelley of Landisburg, son of Todd and Julie Shelley, for earning the rank of Eagle Scout. Mark designed and installed a dry hydrant for the Landisburg Fire Company. During the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life at Susquenita School District on June 18, Rep. Mark Keller offered remarks about the importance of this event to those suffering with cancer. Rep. Mark Keller made comments during the annual ABATE rally at the state Capitol in May. Rep. Mark Keller presented a House citation to Ryan Bobb of Shermans Dale, son of Nora and Steven Bobb, for earning the rank of Eagle Scout. Ryan was recognized for his project where he cleared out an old bridge pier at Little Buffalo State Park to make a picnic and sitting area. On May 22, 2010, Rep. Mark Keller attended the Newport High School's Sportsmens' Club award picnic. In the above photo, Keller is pictured with members of the club. Rep. Mark Keller presented House citations to Linda Allen and Wanda Thebes for receiving the PA School Bus Association Safe Driver Award. Pictured from left are Rohrer Bus Service Safety Director John Allison, Susquenita School District Bus Supervisor Red Little, President of Rohrer Bus Service John Schrantz, Allen, Thebes and Keller. During Rep. Mark Keller’s Fourth Annual Farmers’ Breakfast, members of the Greenwood and West Perry FFA are pictured with Keller, Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding, Greenwood FFA Adviser Michael Clark and West Perry FFA Adviser John Hines. Rep. Mark Keller presented a House citation to Geoffrey Cooper of Chambersburg, son of Mike and Kathy Cooper, for earning the rank of Eagle Scout. Geoffrey built two sets of block and wood bleachers at Edenville Community Center. During the Perry County Association of Township Officials Convention in February, Rep. Mark Keller presented a House citation to former Saville Township Supervisor Ronald E. Hampton, who served from 1984 to 2010. Rep. Mark Keller presented a House citation to Resta Tressler recognizing her 50 years as a 4-H Club leader. Rep. Mark Keller presented a House citation to Austin Gordon of Shermans Dale, son of Bill and Lori Gordon, for earning the rank of Eagle Scout. Austin cleared brush and trees from an old church cemetery near Shermans Dale. He also repaired 24 damaged stones and reset and leveled 78 additional stones. Rep. Mark Keller presented a House citation to Mathiew Cornell of Duncannon, son of Ronald and Cynthia Cornell, for earning the rank of Eagle Scout. Mathiew was recognized for restoring the Dellville Union Cemetery. On Aug. 13, Rep. Mark Keller participated in the 102nd Annual Path Valley Homecoming Parade in Spring Run, Franklin County. Rep. Mark Keller presented a House citation to Aaron Womer of Shermansdale, son of Dwayne and Kim Womer, for earning the rank of Eagle Scout. Aaron was recognized for a major community project, which included landscaping and the placement of a marker at the Christ Lutheran Church in New Bloomfield, which was formerly the Old Log Union Church. Christ Lutheran was one of the first churches in Perry County. During "The Young Reader" Week (April 20-24), Rep. Mark Keller visited students in Path Valley School and read "If You Were a Penguin," written by Florence Minor. On March 30, Rep. Mark Keller presented a House citation to Angela "Angie" Loy, of Loysville, for being named the 2008 USA Women's Field Hockey Player of the Year. Pictured from left are Rep. Mark Keller, Angela Loy and Speaker of the House Keith McCall (D-Carbon). On March 25, Rep. Mark Keller welcomed students from St. Thomas Elementary School to the state Capitol. Students from Chambersburg Area School District's Future Farmers of America (FFA) visited Rep. Mark Keller in the Capitol on March 17, to tour the grounds and to learn about the legislative process. Pictured with Keller are Natalie Byers, Travis Byers, Quinn Cashell and Meaghan Merkel. On March 17, Greenwood School District's Future Farmers of America (FFA) students visited Rep. Mark Keller at the state Capitol to learn about the legislative process and to tour the Capitol building. Pictured with Keller are Sarah Kessler, Myranda McComsey, Emily Criswold, Amanda Dobbs, Katie Peters, Morgan Johnson, Zach Zarver, Samantha Barnik, Caitlin Tengeres and Andrew Roth. Students from Greenwood's and Newport's Future Farmers of America (FFA) are pictured with Rep. Mark Keller during his annual Farmer's Breakfast that was held on March 5. Rep. Mark Keller attended the Farm Show Scholarship awards ceremony on Jan. 13. Perry County resident Katelynn Marie Curtis of Landisburg is a freshman at Penn State University Harrisburg Campus majoring in pre-medicine. Curtis is the daughter of Carl and Christine Curtis. Rep. Mark Keller presented a House citation to Zac Yoder of Chambersburg, son of Todd and Nicole Yoder, for earning the rank of Eagle Scout. Zac was recognized for organizing the construction of over 40 live traps to assist the Letterkenny Army Depot Natural Resource Management Department in conducting an annual impact study for the State of Pennsylvania on the population of spotted turtles within the land boundaries of the Depot. Recently, Rep. Mark Keller recognized students at Cumberland Valley Christian School for being inducted in the American Christian Honor Society. To be eligible, students must attain an average of 94 percent in all subjects and display strong Christian character and leadership. Pictured in the front row from left are Keller, Joshua Thrush, Ji Hyun Lee, Kendra Myers, Alexander Rosenbaum, and Joshua Stouffer. Pictured in the back row from left are Matt Timmons, Eunkyung Choi, Kane Brookens, Taylor Smith and Kevin Brookens. On Oct. 30, Rep. Mark Keller met with Boy Scouts from Troop 370 of St. Thomas at his Franklin County Office. Pictured from left are Keller, Cooper Cessna, Quinn Bounds, Scout Master Terry Strock, Oren Cessna and Jordan Yeager. At the 2008 Perry County Fair, Rep. Mark Keller presented a $10,000 grant to PROSPER Strengthening the Family. PROSPER (PROmoting School-university-community Partnerships to Enhance Resilience), brings together teams of Penn State prevention scientists, Penn State Cooperative Extension educators, local school administrators, students, health and social service providers and community leaders to develop community partnerships that strengthen families. Recognizing 100 years of service to the Marysville area, Rep. Mark Keller presented a House citation, which celebrates the 100th Anniversary of the Marysville Fire Company. Pictured with Keller accepting the citation is President Robert Zimmerman. Rep. Mark Keller presented a House citation to Cory Naugle, son of Timothy and Lisa Naugle, of Blain, for earning the rank of Eagle Scout. Cory was recognized for cleaning up and restoring Eby Cemetery, which dates back to the early 1800's, to make it easily accessible to the public. Rep. Mark Keller (R-Perry/Franklin) presented a House citation to the Borough of Liverpool in Perry County recognizing its 200th year anniversary. Pictured from left are Walt Teats, Rep. Keller, Stephen Drew, Lauren VanHorn, Liverpool Mayor John Mark, Brad Lowe and Brandon Benner. On April 3, Rep. Mark Keller (R-Perry/Franklin) presented a $10,000 grant to the Perry County Volunteer Fireman’s Association to purchase safety vests for each fire department, ambulance association and fire police department in Perry County. Keller presented the check to Steve Flickinger and Mike Minich, both who were instrumental in gathering information and presenting the proposal to Keller. Also pictured are emergency personnel from the Shermansdale Fire and Ambulance Association, the New Bloomfield Fire and Ambulance Departments, the Newport Fire Department and the Perry County Sheriff’s Office. On March 5, Rep. Mark Keller participated in Snuggle Up and Read Day by reading to Miss Caster's second grade class at Hamilton Heights Elementary School in Franklin County. Rep. Mark Keller recognized the officers of the Pennsylvania Future Farmers of America (FFA) during a recent visit to the state Capitol. The House unanimously passed Keller's resolution recognizing the week of Feb. 16 through 23, 2008, as FFA Week in Pennsylvania. Pictured from left in the front row are Kristie Folk, northern Pennsylvania vice president; Suzannah Mellinger, reporter; Stephanie Bachman, secretary; Tiffany Grove, state president; Kami Forgie; south central Pennsylvania vice president and Rep. Keller. Pictured from left in the back row are Christine Oellig, sentinel; Jason Zimmerman, eastern Pennsylvania vice president; Cale Grimes, treasurer; Mike Kenney, state vice president; Ben Svonavec, western Pennsylvania vice president and Keri Schriever, chaplain. Rep. Mark Keller (R-Perry/Franklin) presents a $10,000 grant to the West Perry High School to assist in the purchase of advanced computer equipment for agriculture students. Pictured from left are long-term industrial arts and agriculture substitute Eric Rubenstein, Secretary of Agriculture Dennis Wolff, West Perry senior and West Perry FFA Chapter President Katelynn Curtis, Rep. Keller, and agriculture teacher and FFA adviser Merril Brofee. At the Farm Show on Jan. 9, Rep. Mark Keller auctioned off the grand champion bushel of Gold Rush apples grown at Shatzer Fruit Market in Chambersburg. Pictured with Keller (from left) are the owners of Shatzer Fruit Market, Jack, Wilma and Dwight Mickey. Rep. Mark Keller attended the Farm Show Scholarship awards ceremony on Jan. 8, where college students were awarded $3,500 scholarships. Jaclyn Upperman of Chambersburg is a freshman at Shenandoah University in Winchester, Va., majoring in nursing. Upperman is the daughter of Steven and Jane Upperman. Rep. Mark Keller attended the Farm Show Scholarship awards ceremony on Jan. 8, where college students were awarded $3,500 scholarships. Kristina Dice of Chambersburg is a sophomore at Shippensburg University majoring in elementary education. Dice is the daughter of Norman and Pamela Dice. Rep. Mark Keller attended the Farm Show Scholarship awards ceremony on Jan. 8, where college students were awarded $3,500 scholarships. John Owen Ebersole is a freshman at Penn State University Mont Alto campus majoring in animal sciences with a business option. Ebersole is the son of Glenn and Donna Ebersole. Rep. Mark Keller, a former member of the Perry County Board of Commissioners, presented a House citation to retiring Perry County Commissioner Edward Kennedy. Kennedy served as county commissioner since Jan. 1, 1980. The Franklin County Fair Queen, Katie Mitchell, visited with Rep. Mark Keller on the House floor on Dec. 10. Mitchell is a senior at James Buchanan High School and is the daughter of Yvonne Butts-Mitchell and Doug Mitchell. Rep. Keller presented a citation from the House of Representatives to Eagle Scout Cody Ryan Gordon, Troop 94, Shermans Dale. He is the son of William and Lori Gordon. His project consisted of securing rubbings of 63 headstones in Sulphur Springs Cemetery. Dates on the headstones go back to the early 1800s. A book has been compiled of all the rubbings and is in the Little Buffalo State Park office. He also repaired broken stones, reset some of the headstones, and cleared brush and trees. Courage on Display -- Former Air Force Captain Scott O’Grady spoke in the Capitol to the leadership of several statewide veterans’ service organizations about his life-or-death ordeal when he was shot down over Bosnia while helping to enforce the NATO no-fly zone in 1995. For six days, he was alone in the Bosnia wilderness, facing death and capture. He is pictured here with Rep. Mark Keller (R-Perry/Franklin). Rep. Keller; Evan Snyder; and Dennis Wolff, Pennsylvania secretary of agriculture, pose with Evan’s Champion Goat at the Perry County Fair. Rep. Keller; Dennis Wolff, Pennsylvania secretary of agriculture; and Katelyn Curtis pose with Katelyn's Grand Champion Steer at the Perry County Fair.
 
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