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October 31, 2009 - Senator Smucker with Fire Fighter and Fire Policeman, Jonathan Peachey and Fire Police Chief, Ed Millhan at the Strasburg Fire Company breakfast.
 

October 29, 2009 - Senators Smucker and Folmer toured the Covanta Lancaster, Inc. energy-from-waste facility located on the banks of the Susquehanna River.  The facility processes 1,200 tons-per-day of solid waste and generates 35.7 megawatts of renewable energy.  The facility is also "zero discharge", which means that all the wastewater generated on-site is treated and reused in the waste management process.  The facility also uses secondary sewage treatment effluent from a nearby treatment plant for all of its process water.  As part of its operations, there is also a public drop-off center where residents can bring non-hazardous household items for disposal. (Click on photo to view additional photos.)

October 26, 2009 - Senator Smucker presented a Citation to the family of E. William Gates of Conewago Township, to honor his deep devotion to family, community, and country.
 

October 24, 2009 – Senator Smucker participated in the Millersville Community Parade.  The 2010 yellow Chevy Camaro was donated for use in the parade by Keim Chevrolet. (Click on photo to view additional photos.)

October 23, 2009 - Senator Smucker held a Town Hall Meeting with the residents of Calvary Fellowship Homes.  The retirement community is located North of Lancaster in Manheim Township.  Calvary Fellowship Homes was established in 1963 and contains 31 acres of cottages and apartments for citizens 62 years of age or older. (Click on photo to view additional photos.)
 

October 21, 2009 - Senator Smucker presented a citation to Strasburg Mayor Bruce Ryder at the mayor's retirement dinner. Mayor Ryder’s wife, Bobbe, was also in attendance. Mayor Ryder has held this position for 15 years and will step down on December 31, 2009. The mayor also served as the coordinator for the Route 896 Relocation Project. His dedication to serving Strasburg is unmatched and will be seen for years to come.  (Click on photo to view additional photos.)
 

October 15, 2009 - Senator Smucker attended a demonstration of Classrooms For the Future at McCaskey East High School in Lancaster.  The senator went to different classrooms to see how Classrooms For the Future impacted the learning environment.  Classrooms For the Future is part of an education reform movement that allows teachers to use technology as an effective tool to educate students.  This grant funded program provides student and teacher laptops, projectors, smart boards and other technology in each classroom. (Click on photo to view additional photos.)