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For Immediate Release A Conversation with Senator Brubaker Listening to local governments Over the past few weeks, I have had the opportunity both in the 36th District and Harrisburg to learn more about the issues that are important to our municipalities. On March 15, I sat down with officials from Paradise, Leacock and Salisbury townships in an open roundtable discussion, which is something I plan to do in all of the townships and boroughs in the district. We were able to talk about many pertinent issues during our time together, such as the state's Uniform Construction Code. In addition, the Senate Local Government Committee, of which I am a member, recently held a joint hearing with the House Local Government Committee, where we heard from statewide organizations about their concerns. They shared their priorities with us as well, and the list was comprehensive, ranging from land use issues to correctional facilities to local elections to mental health services. It is my hope that we will be able to use this information to create a stronger partnership between the state and local levels of government, particularly since action we take at the state level often affects our municipalities. By working together, I believe we can shape a bright future for our Commonwealth. Openings with Civil Air Patrol Squadron 304 This month, I attended a meeting of Civil Air Patrol Squadron 304 at the Lancaster Airport in Lititz, and I was very impressed with the program run there. The Civil Air Patrol is the official civilian auxiliary of the United States Air Force, with more than 56,000 volunteer members nationwide, including 27,000 cadets ages 12 to 21. Through the cadet program, young people develop leadership skills, learn about aerospace science, build character and prepare for their futures. Many have their first orientation flights as cadets, and even complete their first solo flights. Squadron 304 meets every Monday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Lancaster Airport, and currently has openings in its cadet program for boys and girls ages 14 to 21. Anyone who would like more information can contact Major Timothy Kinsella at 800-441-9390, or go online to www.squadron304.us. Local teens win awards I had the privilege a few weeks ago to introduce Monet Heller, the PA Outstanding Young Woman for 2007, to my colleagues in the state Senate. It is clear that Monet is very deserving of this award. As a senior at Conestoga Valley High School, she is involved with the varsity cheerleading squad, Student Council, the Human Relations Club and several musical organizations. Outside of school, she coaches elementary school cheerleaders, attends dance classes and leads a girls' Bible study, giving her time and talents to her school and her community. In addition, local students competed in the 49th Annual Lancaster Newspapers Spelling Bee in March. It was an honor to see Ann Trachte, a student at Our Mother of Perpetual Help School in Ephrata, take home the top prize and the chance to compete at the National Bee in May. Other students in the 36th District won recognition for their talents at the Lancaster Newspapers Science & Engineering Fair at Franklin and Marshall College, including Ephrata High School's Eric Sherman, who was named Grand Champion for the second year in a row, and Abbie Groff of Conestoga Valley, who was named champion of the senior high division. I was very pleased to see how many students take science education seriously and seek to learn more about the way the world around them works. I commend all of these students for their successes, and I am looking forward to seeing their future accomplishments.
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