4-H’ers Meet Legislators At Capitol Days HARRISBURG (Dauphin Co.) Approximately 140 4-H members from across Pennsylvania gathered at the state’s capitol to learn more about the departments of agri culture, education, and other resources recently during the State 4-H Capitol Days. The event, held late April in Harrisburg, brought together4-H’ers from various county clubs in the two-day program. The event shows how the state government works and helps 4-H’ers understand their responsibilities as citizens. Each 4-H member chooses a particular state agency for an in-depth visit During the first day of the program, Friends of 4-H donors were recognized with a banquet The donors were seated with the 4-H’ers so they could learn about different 4-H programs. On the second day, 4-H’ers were joined by senators and representatives at a legislative breakfast The day ended with a tour of the state’s capitol and visits to legislators’ offices. For more information about 4-H, contact your local cooperative extension office. Following is a photo list of participants in the 4-H Capi tol Days. yet»te „.ity 4-n me.. legislators at the 4-H Capitol Days held recently In Harrisburg. 4-H members visited government departments and toured the capitol building. Seated, left to right, 4-H member—Leann Orr of Belle Vernon, 4-H member—Julianna Shaffer of Perryopolls, 4-H member—Trisha Gallagher of Unlontown, 4-H member—Amanda Broadwater of East Mlllsboro, and 4-H member—Laura Breaklron of Hopwood. Standing, left to light, Sen. Richard Kasunlc, Rep. Larry. Roberts, 4-H member Craig Diamond of Belle Vernon, 4-H member Stephanier Biggerstaff of Belle Vernon, ap Rf J ' Stair Six Montgomery County 4-H members recen tly participated In the annual State 4-H Capitol Days citizenship program In Harrisburg. During the Legislative Breakfast, members met with Rep. Raymond Bunt, Jr. of Schwenksvllls, back row third from left, and Sen. Edwin Holl, not In photo, of Lansdale. Members Included, left to right, front row, Jon Sterner, Karen Wolfgang, and Seth Wolfgang, all of Bechtelsvllle; back row, Megan Golden, Collegevllle; Colleen Sly of Gllbertsville; and Shandale Butler of Pottstown. pat, pat Apu *yt citizenship program In Harrisburg. During the legislative breakfast, members met with Sen. Edwin Holl, back row third from left, of Lansdale, and Rep. Raymond Bunt, Jr. of Schwenksvllle, not In photo. Members .Included, left to right, front row, Jon Sterner, Karan Wolfgang, and Seth Wolfgang, all of Bachtslsvllle; back row, Colleen Sly of Gllbertsvllla; Megan Golden, Col legsville; and Shandale Butler of Pottstown. Also pictured is chaperone Newstell Marable of Pottstown. From left to right, back row, Chris Connelly, Paul Clymer, David Heckler, Joe Conti, Tom Druce, and Meg Dougherty. Front row, Mllly Dig* nettl, Dae Gawronskl, Rachel Schweitzer, and Daryn Hale. -y Titusville, and Jessica Kunz, Centerville, met with Rep. Jim Merry, Sen. Bob Robbins, and Rep. Teresa Brown at 4-H Capitol Days held recently In Harrisburg. Front row, Rep. Jim Merry, Beth Bly, and Jessica Kunz. Back row, Sen. Bob Rob* bins and Rep. Teresa Brown. Clinton County 4-H members, from left, Cara . ... Pellerite and Doug Harbach mat with Rap. Mike Cambria County 4-H members, from left, Hanna at 4-H Capitol Days held recently In Tamela Kuzar and Martin Lleb met with state H Legislators Thomas Yewclc and Gary Haluska at 4-H Capitol Days held recently In Harrisburg. -V— <ig ly Shupp met with her State Rep. Sandra Major and her State Sen. Charlee Lemmond, Jr., at 4-H Capttf held 1y in Hi If Somerset -County 4-H member* Debbie Black of Boswell and Sara Hlllegas of Falrhope met mH h Rep. William Lloyd and Sen. Richard Kasim- Ic at 4-H Capitol Days held recently in Harrisburg. Lancaster Farming, Saturday, May 20, 1995-817 Blair County 4-H members met with area legi slators, at 4-H Capitol Days held recently In Har risburg. in addition to meeting their legislators, 4-H members visited government departments or agencies and toured the capitol building. Pic tured above from left are Sen. Robert Jubellrer; Rachael McCutcheon, 4-H member; Rep. Jerry Stem; Chuck Loshl, 4-H member; and Rep. Larry Cameron County 4-H member*, from left, Mateus Oliveira and Karen Retekerd met with State Rep. Ken Jadlowlec and State Sen. John Peterson at 4-H Capitol Days held recently In Harrisburg. Bradford County 4-H members from left Kim Wilson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Wilson of Rome, and Jill Sheeley, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Sheeley of Troy, met with Rep. Matt Baker and Sen. Roger Madlgan at 4-H Capitol Dr held ' 'intly In Hr'Tisbi JWt .aiips at 4-H Capitol Days hold rscantly In Harrisburg. (Turn to Pago BIS)
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