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On June 15th , Samuel M. Holman received his Eagle Scout Award, the highest rank in Boy Scouts. As his Eagle Scout project, Sam cleared and enhanced the Joyce Kilmer Trail in R.B. Winter State Park. According to the National Eagle Scout Association, only about 5 percent of all Boy Scouts are able to attain the rank of Eagle. John Fogarty cuts the ribbon at the dedication of the Fogarty Dining Hall at BSA Camp Karoondinha. (L to R)Tom Ross, Jon Brennan, Congressman Glenn Thompson, Rep. Keller, John Fogarty, Rep. Lynda Culver, William Carlucci, Commissioner Rich Shoch, Ann Hilliard, Judy Coup, Maria Culp and Ethel Snook. Pennsylvanians for Right to Work President Susan Staub (Center) presented Rep. Fred Keller (R-Snyder/Union) with the 2012 Statesman of the Year Award during the organization’s annual luncheon on Friday, May 4. Also pictured is Rep. Kathy Rapp (R-Warren/McKean/Forest), who received the Statesman of the Year Award. Representative Keller once again joined together with dozens of pro-Second Amendment lawmakers and hundreds of Pennsylvania gun owners on the state Capitol steps for PA Second Amendment Action Day. Mitch Lion instructs Rep. Keller on how to properly perform Hands Only CPR during a Red Cross training hosted by Alpha Phi Omega at Susquehanna University. Photo by Casey Renee Ellison. Rep. Fred Keller (R-Snyder/Union) and area business leaders recently toured a Marcellus Shale operation to gain firsthand knowledge of the natural gas industry in Pennsylvania. The tour was led by Mary Wolf of Anadarko and Matt Henderson from Penn State Cooperative Extension. Rep. Keller shares a laugh with Event Organizer Jessica Ranck after completing Hands Only CPR Training hosted by Alpha Phi Omega at Susquehanna University. Photo by Casey Renee Ellison. Rep. Keller discussed Stock Market Game investment strategies with Mrs. Reitenbach's team from Mifflinburg High School. Pictured from left are Mrs. Reitenbach, Andrew Sauers, Alli Lloyd, Ilya Borisov, Sarah Shrawder and Rep. Keller. Rep. Keller supported the kick-off of March as National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month at the Selinsgrove Center. Rep. Fred Keller welcomed Michael Schmit to the House floor on Feb. 15, when Michael served as a guest page during legislative session. Michael, a senior who is homeschooled, is the son of Doug and Elaine Schmit of Lewisburg. Representative Keller and his dog Deacon meet with Arthur, the "Cat Mayor of Mifflinburg", Cindy McEvoy and Judy Mutchler to discuss Arthur's Pet Pantry for hungry or homeless animals. Representative Fred Keller demonstrated Lacy, a heifer owned by Jennifer Mapes of New Berlin, during the Showmanship Contest at the 2012 PA Farm Show. A Ribbon Cutting Ceremony marked the official opening of the new bio-digester at Ideal Family Farms in Beavertown. (L to R) Denise Bechdel, Bucknell SBDC; Merv Yoder, RCM Enterprises; Shawn Frantz, Ag Choice Farm Credit; Thomas Williams, USDA Rural Development; Gerald Stauffer, Ideal Family Farms; Dennis Brubaker, Ideal Family Farms; Rep Keller; Peggy Chamberlain Roup, Snyder County Commissioner; Todd Roup, Chief of Staff-PA Senator Gordner. Representative Keller speaks to a group of home school students about the importance of being an engaged member in their local communities. Senator Gene Yaw and Representative Fred Keller hear about the success of www.tele-pole.com from owner Kim Digenakis.. Rep. Fred Keller and area business leaders tour a Marcellus Shale operation. From left to right: Sam Marolo, Robert Luff, Judy Shirk, Guy Temple, Dave Geise, Fred Keller, Mary Wolf, Jeff Reber, Brigid Rich, Martha Milbrand, Maria Culp, Barbara Kraeuche, and Tom Murphy. Representative Keller participates in a House Finance Committee hearing regarding various Marcellus Shale Impact Fee proposals at the Warren Holiday Inn. Representative Keller asks union representatives tough questions regarding the Right to Work and compulsory union dues during a recent House Labor and Industry Committee hearing. Representative Keller, Max and Chris Bingaman traveled to a local job site to survey the coexistence between Marcellus Shale drilling and the lumber industry. Representative Keller was honored to present local job creator Max Bingaman with an official House citation celebrating 50 years in business. Representative Keller volunteers in the dunk tank at the 2011 Selinsgrove Relay for Life. Representative Keller recently visited Midd-West High School to speak with Mr. Snyder's Economic class during the Stock Market Challenge hosted by EconomicsPA. Rep. Fred Keller is pictured with Gov. Tom Corbett and Rep. Warren Kampf at the signing of the Fair Share Act. Rep. Fred Keller reads to kindergartners at Kelly Elementary during a recent visit to the Lewisburg School District. Jessica Grill, owner and founder of Pompeii Street Soap Co. (left), is pictured with Bucknell students Damon Vinciguerra, Sarah Wood, and Kelly Carver, and Rep. Fred Keller after explaining the intricacies of making soap. Photo by John Stevenson. Rep. Fred Keller stocking trout in Rapid Run in preparation for opening day of Trout Season on Saturday, April 16th. Representative Keller and Representative Adolph, Chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, review the Governor's proposed budget. Rep. Keller discusses how electric power is generated during a tour of Sunbury Generation, LP. Pictured with Rep. Keller is Rick Facer, Maintenance Manager. Karl Zimmerman of Shade Mountain Winery in Center Township, explains to Representative Keller the difference between a sweet wine and a dry wine during a tour of the winery. Elvin Stoltzfus of Pik-Rite, Inc. shows Rep. Keller how a vacuum truck is made. Pik Rite, Inc. designs and manufactures vegetable harvesting equipment, manure spreaders, commercial waste-handling equipment and hydroseeding units. LeRoy Troester answers Rep. Kellers questions about how a rotary parlor works. The rotary parlor can milk 36 cows simultaneously. Clyde Peeling simulates with a 13 foot, 60 pound boa constrictor, pressure situations that Rep. Keller might face in Harrisburg. Rep. Fred Keller had the pleasure to welcome the Rev. Glen Bayly of Mifflinburg to give the invocation on the floor of the House on Feb. 15. Pictured are Speaker Sam Smith, the Rev. Bayly and Rep. Keller. Rep. Keller discussing environmental concerns with ESCRA Manager John Abromitis during a tour of the ESCRA Facility in Selinsgrove. Representative Keller is joined by local leaders for the ribbon cutting of the 85th District Office in Mifflinburg. Pictured left to right are: Maria Culp, President & CEO of Central PA Chamber of Commerce; Preston Boop, Union Co. Commissioner; David Cooney, Mayor of Mifflinburg; Joe Kantz, Snyder Co. Commissioner; Representative Keller; John Mathias, Union Co. Commissioner; Charlie Ross, Executive Director Greater Susquehanna Valley Chamber of Commerce; John Showers, Union Co. Commissioner; Cherie Ross, Mifflinburg Main Street Manager; Malcolm Derk, Snyder Co. Commissioner; Connie Buck, Ambassador at Greater Susquehanna Valley Chamber of Commerce; Pat Marolo, Co-Chair Governmental Affairs Committee Greater Susquehanna Valley Chamber of Commerce. Representative Keller discussing the importance of agriculture in the Commonwealth during a radio interview with Norm Conrad on the Penn State Farm Show Radio. Representative Keller touring a drilling rig in Wyoming County to better understand the process of locating and extracting natural gas. Representative Keller along with Rep. Culver, Rep. Brown, Rep. Tobash and Director of SUN Area Technical Institute Dennis Hain examine a completed wellhead at the beginning stages of the restoration process in Susquehanna County. Representatives Keller, Tobash, Brown and Culver stand beside two wellheads in Susquehanna County. Representative Keller with the Middle Creek Tractor Swingers of Selinsgrove after their performance at the 2011 PA Farm Show. Representative Keller getting coaching from the State FFA President Kerri Wickard during the Cow Milking Competition at the PA Farm Show. Rep. Fred Keller’s family and friends gathered in the Capitol’s Main Rotunda on Jan. 4, for swearing-in for the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. Keller joined 28 other lawmakers to be sworn in for the first time. Jan. 4 marked the beginning of the 195th General Assembly. Rep. Fred Keller today took the oath of office to represent the 85th Legislative District in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. In total, 29 new House members took the oath of office for the first time today. Mike Lyons, plant manager of the Beavertown location of Conestoga Wood Products, and Tom Gingrich, director of operations at Conestoga, presented Rep. Fred Keller with a special quilt to honor him for his 25 years of service at the local manufacturer. Twenty-one new Republican legislators will join the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for the 2011-2012 session.
 
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