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In this Update:
Happy Thanksgiving!
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. Honored by the Pennsylvania Business Education Association
I was honored to be presented an award from the Pennsylvania Business Education Association for my work on financial literacy. Legislation I sponsored to give students basic money management skills was amended into to the Public-School Code in December of 2023. Starting in 2026, all Pennsylvania students will need to complete a half-credit personal finance course as a high school graduation requirement. I thank the PBEA for their invitation to speak at their annual conference and the recognition of this important issue. 48th Annual Lebanon Holiday Parade
The 48th Annual Lebanon Holiday Parade was this past weekend and there was an awesome turnout. We had a great team of volunteers who helped distribute coloring books to kids attending the parade. As always, there was a great sense of community in Lebanon as we came together to celebrate the holiday season. Regular Firearms Deer Season Begins Nov. 30
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. 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
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 about writing a business plan, registering your business and choosing a business structure. Local Events
Saturday, November 30, 4pm: 2024 Myerstown Holiday Parade Friday, November 29, 6pm-8pm: Jonestown Tree Lighting Sunday, December 1, 3pm-5pm: 6th Annual Holiday Tree Lighting Friday, November 29- December 1: Christmas at the Expo: Holiday Gift Show Friday, November 29-December 1: Reading Liederkranz Christkindlmarkt Sunday, December 1, 5:30pm: Adamstown Community Tree Lighting
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