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70 Days to Election Day
Have you applied for your mail in ballot yet? Yesterday, marked 70 days until Election Day and that means only 20 days until early voting is scheduled to begin as we start early voting 50 days prior to Election Day.
While we do not know if the ballots will be ready on time yet, please read about how you can vote early by clicking here so that you understand the process.
Even if you plan on voting in person, please request a mail in ballot so that you have it in case there is an unforeseen reason you will not be able to get to the polls on Tuesday, November 5.
There are 3 ways to request a mail in ballot:
1. Online here
2. By mail. Request a form to be mailed to you here and mail it back filled out, fill it out and return it by mail.
3. Go in person to the Cumberland County Elections, 1601 Ritner Hwy Suite 201, Carlisle, PA 17013. You can fill out a mail-in ballot application on the spot, vote it and turn it in all in the same trip.
Also, a friendly reminder that it is illegal for non-U.S. citizens to vote:
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Carlisle Events Celebrates 50 Years!
As another successful Corvettes at Carlisle was held this weekend, I was honored to present a 50th Anniversary PA House of Representatives citation to my good friends Bill Miller & Lance Miller during this year’s corvette show. Congratulations and thank you for your contribution to our community!
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While Summer Winds Down, Bugs are Still Buggin’
Summer is winding down, but ticks and mosquitoes are as active as ever, so it’s important to continue taking steps to protect yourself outdoors.
Pennsylvania typically ranks in the top 10 in the country for Lyme disease cases per 100,000 residents. Most cases can be treated successfully with a short course of antibiotics. However, if the infection is left untreated, it can spread to joints, heart and nervous system.
The state Department of Health offers an online dashboard to show where ticks are prevalent and help people prepare to take appropriate precautions while enjoying outdoor activities.
Tips include covering exposed skin; wearing light colors to help detect ticks; using insect repellent that is EPA-approved for tick prevention; and spraying permethrin on shoes, clothes and gear. After being outside, check yourself, your kids, and your pets thoroughly for ticks and remove any attached. Shower to help remove any ticks you may have missed. Throw your clothes in the dryer using high heat to help kill any remaining ticks.
Residents should also take steps to prevent mosquito bites by using insect repellent with DEET, picaridin or oil of lemon eucalyptus, and by wearing long sleeves and pants, especially during peak mosquito activity times, like dusk and dawn.
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Kids are Heading Back to School: Learn About Saving for Higher Education with PA 529!
Kids across the state are or soon will be heading back to class, and now is the perfect time to start saving for their next steps! Whether a child in your life is starting kindergarten or heading into their senior year, it’s never too early, or too late, to start saving with the PA 529 College and Career Savings Program.
Saving with PA 529 has big tax advantages and doesn’t impact Pennsylvania state financial aid eligibility. There are two great plans to choose from, the PA 529 Guaranteed Savings Plan (GSP) and the PA 529 Investment Plan (IP).
Both plans can be used to help pay for a wide variety of education costs like tuition and fees, books, supplies, room and board, and more at technical schools, community colleges, four-year institutions and apprenticeship programs. Learn more at pa529.com today!
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Library Mini-Grants Awarded
Congratulations to the Cumberland County Library System (CCLS) on receiving a nearly $4,400 Professional Development Mini-Grant through the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s Office of Commonwealth Libraries. CCLS is one of 14 libraries statewide to receive a grant, which will enable librarians and staff to develop new skills and stay up to date on current trends.
This specific grant must be used to support any activity that would apply to a group of learners (e.g., hiring speakers for virtual or in-person staff-trainings, online courses for a group), host district or region-wide training or to provide training for trustees or volunteers.
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Legislative Interns & Volunteers Welcome
Feel like you want to get involved but not sure how? Jayne is one of our 80-year-old interns just like the 2015 movie The Intern with Anne Hathaway! All ages are welcome if you are interested in helping in our district office this fall. You will get the chance to experience life in a district office, help prepare constituent materials, assist with clerical work and attend events. For more details, please send an email to our intern and volunteer coordinator, Joshua Reynolds at jreynolds@pahousegop.com
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PennDOT Driver License, Photo Centers Closed for Labor Day Holiday
All PennDOT driver license and photo centers, including the Riverfront Office Center in Harrisburg, will be closed Saturday, Aug. 31, through Monday, Sept. 2, in observance of Labor Day.
Customers may still obtain a variety of driver and vehicle products and services online through PennDOT's Driver and Vehicle Services website, dmv.pa.gov.
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Holiday Hours
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SEPTEMBER
Ice Cream & Issues: Budget & Food Processing Residuals Update
Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024
5:30-7 p.m.
Letort Park
260 East Pomfret St.
Carlisle, PA 17013
RSVP here.
Registration appreciated by Friday, Sept. 13.
Farmers Breakfast
Friday, Sept. 20, 2024
9-11 a.m.
West Pennsboro Volunteer Fire Company
20 Park Road
Plainfield, PA 17081
RSVP required by Friday, Sept. 13
OCTOBER
Cumberland County 50+ Expo
Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024
9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Carlisle Expo Center
100 K St.
Carlisle, PA 17013
Come visit our table at the 50+ Expo, no registration required.
Fall Fair
Friday, Oct. 18, 2024
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Newville Lions Club Fairgrounds
433 Shippensburg Road
Newville, PA 17241
Attendees will have the opportunity to meet with government and community service/resource providers to obtain information that may benefit them and their families. Light refreshments provided. Registration appreciated by Friday, Oct. 11.
We have invited 150+ local, state and federal agencies, as well as community organizations, and currently have approximately 40+ confirmed attending with more signing up every day!
Bonus Concealed Carry Seminar after Fall Fair
Concealed Carry Seminar
Friday, Oct. 18, 2024
2-5 p.m.
Newville Lions Club Fairgrounds
433 Shippensburg Road
Newville, PA 17241
This event will be held immediately following Fall Fair at the fairgrounds.
Registration required Friday, Oct. 11.
NOVEMBER
Veterans Appreciation Breakfast & Expo
Friday, Nov. 1, 2024
9-11 a.m.
U.S. Army Heritage and Education Center
950 Soldiers Drive
Carlisle, PA 17013
RSVP required by Friday, Oct. 25
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| Office Locations |
| District Office: 437 E North Street | Carlisle, PA 17013 | Phone: 717-249-1990 |
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| 427 Irvis Office Building | House Box 202199 Harrisburg, PA 17120-2199 | 717-772-2280 |
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