2013 Photo Gallery

May 4, 2013 - Large hats, mint juleps and the Wells Fargo Stagecoach were on display at the Kentucky Derby Party hosted by the American Heart Association  of Luzerne County.  The event was held to raise money to support cardiovascular research, professional and community education, and advocacy efforts.  Above, Cornelia Romanowski, Collette Check and Senator Baker model their creations.
 

April 29, 2013 – It was an honor to have Reverend Michael Lyle from the First Presbyterian Church of Honesdale, Wayne County, serve as the guest Chaplain of the Senate.  After offering the open prayer, he joined his children, Chloe and Jacob, for a tour of the Capitol.  Both are students at Lakeside Elementary.

April 24, 2013 – Pat Rushton, education and outreach manager for the Victims Resource Center in Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne County, was recently honored with the National Sexual Violence Resource Center's Visionary Voice Award.  This tribute recognizes the creativity and hard work of people across the country who work to end sexual violence.  Above, VRC Executive Director Janet MacKay, Senator Baker and VRC Assistant Director Mary-Clare Mullen present a Senate citation to mark the occasion.
 

April 24, 2013 – Senator Baker congratulated the members of the Crestwood Comets Field Hockey team for their outstanding achievement as 2012 PIAA Class AA State Champions.  The program has a proud tradition of excellence having won four state titles previously.

April 24, 2013 – The Rotary Club of Mountain Top held its monthly breakfast meeting and invited Senator Baker to provide an update on legislation being considered in Harrisburg and issues facing the community.

April 22, 2013 – Township officials from across the 20th Senatorial District convened in Hershey for the 91st Annual Pennsylvania State Association of Township Supervisors (PSATS) Education Conference and Trade Show.  Senator Baker joined House colleagues Rep. Karen Boback, Rep. Rosemary Brown, Rep. Sandy Major, and Rep. Mike Peifer to greet them as they prepared for four days of training, networking and information sharing. (Click on photo to view additional photos from this event.)

April 20, 2013 – Senator Baker helped celebrate the reopening of the Lake Winola Fire Hall, which was damaged by floods in 2011.  The community was invited to a dedication ceremony and open house to showcase the new 4-bay fire station.  The building also incorporated flood-proof design elements to prevent future damage.

April 19, 2013 – Senator Baker read to students at Little Meadows Learning Center in Dallas, Luzerne County, in celebration of Week of the Young Child, which recognizes the many early childhood programs and services available to meet the needs of young children and their families.

April 18, 2013 – The Back Mountain Regional Emergency Management Agency, Luzerne County, recently unveiled its new trailer equipped to support fire, ambulance and police personnel at the scenes of major incidents.  Funding was secured through a grant submitted by the Back Mountain Community Partnership.  Above from left to right are, front row:  Dallas Township Supervisor and BMCP Vice Chair Liz Martin, Dallas Township Supervisor Chairman Frank Wagner, Kingston Township Supervisor Jim Reino, State Sen. Lisa Baker, Kingston Township Supervisor Shirley Moyer, State Rep. Karen Boback, Back Mountain Regional Emergency Management Coordinator Harry Vivian, Gov. Tom Corbett's Deputy Director Bill Goldsworthy.  Back row:  Back Mountain Regional EMA board president Mark Van Etten, BMCP Solicitor Jeffrey Malak, Jackson Township Supervisor Chairman and BMCP Chairman Jay Wilkes, Back Mountain Regional EMA Assistant Chief Barney Dobinick, Back Mountain Regional EMA Assistant Chief James Welby, Shavertown Fire Chief Gary Beisel, Dallas Borough Mayor Tim Carroll, Lehman Township Supervisor Ray Iwanowski, Franklin Township Supervisor Chairman Ted Dymond, Franklin Township Supervisor Mike Prokpchak, Joe Garland, Kingston Township Supervisor Chairman and Northeastern Pennsylvania Alliance Chief Executive Officer Jeff Box, Misericordia University President Michael MacDowell.

 

April 18, 2013 – Senator Baker served as a "celebrity reader" at Wyoming Valley Children's Association as part of the United Way of Wyoming Valley's Reading Week.  Participants included everyone from chefs to firefighters - anything a child might dream of being when they grow up. (Click on photo to view an additional photo from this event.)

April 17, 2013 – Senator Baker participated in "Guard Day at the Capitol" hosted by the Pennsylvania Department of Military Affairs and the Pennsylvania National Guard Association.  Events included a breakfast briefing and legislative update.  Above, Senator Baker speaks at a special ceremony in honor of Major General John F. Hartranft, the 17th Governor of Pennsylvania and the first commander of what later became the 28th Infantry Division of Pennsylvnaia. (Click on photo to view additional photos from this event.)

April 16, 2013 – Students from the Scranton School for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing went on a field trip to the State Capitol.  Above, John Price, Shavertown, Luzerne County, joins Senator Baker and Donald Rhoten, CEO of the Scranton School for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children on the Senate floor.

April 16, 2013 – BAYADA Nursing held its 6th Annual Legislative Day in Harrisburg. Senator Baker met with, from left to right, Tammy Richie, Administrative Coordinator, BAYADA Home Health Care, Pittston;Jessica Linkchorst, Associate Director, BAYADA Home Health Care, Hazleton; and Mrs. Pamela Scarano, mother to a child receiving skilled nursing services from BAYADA Home Health Care. Later, legislators met with BAYADA representatives at the Capitol Rotunda. (Click on photo to view an additional photo from this event.)
 

April 16, 2013 – Students from Misericordia University, Luzerne County, were at the state capitol as part of the Association of Independent Colleges and Universities 2013 Student Lobby Day.  Pictured Top row from left to right are: Michael Scarnato, Jason Reeves, and Dylan Mazzo.  On the bottom row from left to right are: Professor Christopher Stevens, Chelse Martin, Maria Williamson, Senator Baker, Ann Kaufman, Christy Elias, and Professor Brian Carso.

April 16, 2013 – Students from Shippensburg Advocacy Team came to the Capitol to talk about their education experiences and petition for increased funding for the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE).  Pictured from left to right are: Ethan Goldbach, Senator Rich Alloway, Senator Pat Vance, Krista Williams, Olusegun Adegboyeg-Edun, Senator Lisa Baker (Shippensburg Alumna), and Paul Deichman.

April 15, 2013 – Fourth grade students, and their teacher Madelyn Camasso, from Saint Jude School in Mountain Top toured the Capitol and visited with Senator Baker and Representative Karen Boback.

April 9, 2013 – Three pharmacy students from Temple University School of Pharmacy met with Senator Baker as part of Pharmacy Legislative Day. Pictured left to right are Anita Ramnath, a constituent from Monroe County, Maryah Haidery, Senator Baker and Sara Picozzi.
 

April 9, 2013 – Luzerne County Community College students and faculty members met with Senator Baker as part of Community Colleges Lobby Day. They later held a press conference to ask for additional funding for community colleges in state the budget. Pictured from left to right, first row are: Associate Professor of Journalism Edward Ackerman; Kate Hitt; Russ Hryunak; Christopher Jespersen; LCCC President Thomas Leary; Erika Sims; Sen. Baker; Nick Hughes; Michael Kairewich; Hotel/Restaurant Management Department Chair Sal Shandra; and Communication Arts Chair Thomas J. McHugh. In the second row are: Alex Green; Amanda Montigney; David Fox; Nicole Boyd; Ian Mistoshon; Peter Bracero; and Kyle Magda.

April 8, 2013 – Wayne County residents Geraldine Fiore and Judy Murphy participated in the Pennsylvania Federation of Republican Women Red Jacket Day, and received a legislative briefing from Senators and Representatives. Pictured from left to right are Senator Baker, Geraldine Fiore, Judy Murphy and Representative Mike Peifer.

March 27, 2013 – Student reporters at Delaware Valley Elementary in Pike County interviewed their state legislators for a special segment on DVE-News/TV. Now in its 20th year, this unique program features a morning news broadcast and an after school newspaper all done, as their motto sates, by the kids, for the kids and of the kids! (Click on photo to view additional photos from this event.)

March 27, 2013 – Senator Baker joined other federal and state officials to tour the Procter and Gamble plant in Mehoopany, Wyoming County, to learn about new technologies that have allowed the facility to improve energy and production efficiency and increase hiring.  Procter and Gamble is one of the region’s largest employers. (Click on photo to view additional photos from this event.)
 

March 19, 2013 - Nation's Top Teacher, Leslie Nicholas, Honored by General Assembly. (Click on photo to view an additional photo from this event.)

March 17, 2013 – Senator Baker congratulates Barbara Simms on the occasion of her 80th birthday.  Barbara is a resident of Lehman Township, Luzerne County, and has been involved in municipal government for many years.

March 11, 2013 - The Tri-State Society of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation covering Pennsylvania, Delaware and New Jersey, were presented with a Senate citation sponsored by Sen. Lisa Baker commemorating National Pulmonary Rehabilitation Week (March 10-16, 2013). Pictured from left to right: Kent Bradford, Ephrata Community Hospital, Joy Reardon, Pinnacle Health, Harrisburg, Cheryl Walter, Evangelical Hospital, Lewisburg, Nadine Greco, Wayne Memorial Hospital, Senator Lisa Baker, Sandy Gates, Hanover Hospital, Ann Newman, Hanover Hospital, Sue Acri, Pinnacle Health, Harrisburg, Bill Simpson, Lebanon Valley Medical.

March 11, 2013 - American Red Cross Month (Click on photo to view an additional photo from this event.)
 

February 7, 2013 - Senator Baker congratulates Jeffrey R. Dexter of Damascus Township, Wayne County, after swearing him in as 2013 chairperson of the Upper Delaware Council, Inc. at the UDC’s monthly meeting in Narrowsburg, NY. Senator Baker also administered the oaths of office to Vice-Chairperson Andrew Boyar of the Town of Highland, NY; and to Secretary-Treasurer John B. Niflot of the Town of Fremont, NY. The non-profit organization whose membership includes two states, eight New York towns, five Pennsylvania townships, and the Delaware River Basin Commission, works in partnership with the National Park Service to oversee implementation of the River Management Plan for the Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River. The UDC is celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2013.

January 28, 2013 - Mrs. Pennsylvania International 2012 Kimberly McLendon was an honored guest of the Pennsylvania Senate where she was introduced on the Senate floor and presented with a congratulatory citation by Senator Baker.  Above from left to right are Sen. Baker; Gary McLendon, husband; Mrs. Pennsylvania Kimberly McLendon; Marlene Beleski, mother; and Lt. Governor Jim Cawley.  The McLendon's were joined by their children, Madison and Gary.  The family resides in Shickshinny, Luzerne County. (Click on photo to view an additional photo from this event.)

January 26, 2013 – Senator Baker joined Representative Karen Boback at the Franklin Township Fire Company installation dinner in Luzerne County. Above, fire line officers are, from left to right, seated, Harry Sweppenheiser, chief; Maureen Oremus, first assistant chief; and Doug Farr, second assistant chief. Secord row, are Rick Stoss, Senator Baker, Representative Boback and Josh Hilstolsky.

January 17, 2013 – The American Legion Post 889, Waymart, Wayne County, presented Senator Baker with a certificate of appreciation for her work to support veterans.  Above from left to right are Bill Gillette, American Legion Post 889; Bruce Mackle, Senator Baker's Office; Senator Baker; and Ken Swan, American Legion Post 889.

January 8, 2013 – Senator Baker participated in the 2013 Farm Show Annual Celebrity Draft Horse Competition. She was joined by her colleagues Rich Alloway, Lloyd Smucker, Dominic Pileggi, Elder Vogel, Kim Ward and Mike Waugh, who shows his own draft horses every year. The fund-raising event was sponsored by the Friends of the Pennsylvania Farm Show Foundation, which supports numerous agricultural and educational programs. (Click on photo to view an additional photo from this event.)