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In this Update:
Visit to Thank Veterans
Earlier this week, I had the honor of joining Pennsylvania’s Acting Adjutant General and head of the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, Brig. Gen. John Pippy, at the Delaware Valley Veterans’ Home in Philadelphia to meet with the residents and thank them for their service. We had the opportunity to speak to three residents who are World War II veterans and are ages 99,100 and 101 (two of those residents are pictured here). The holiday season is a great time to thank and appreciate those that make the selfless sacrifice to serve our country and I will continue to be an advocate for our veterans and their families. Congratulations to The Carl Sandburg Middle School Choir
Congratulations to The Carl Sandburg Middle School Choir, who are the first-place winners of the 2024 B-101 Christmas Choir Competition in the K-8 category. The Sandburg Soundwaves, led by Choir Director Eddie Tamanini, will take home a 1st place prize of $5,000 for their school’s music program, and were invited to perform their winning song, “Carol of the Bells,” at the Trans-Siberian Orchestra: The Lost Christmas Eve Tour at the Wells Fargo Center on December 22nd, 2024 at 3PM. You can watch their reaction when the winner was announced on B101 here. 2025 Fishing Licenses, Permits and Gift Vouchers on Sale
Fishing licenses, permits and vouchers for 2025 purchased now from the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission are valid immediately through Dec. 31, 2025. They can be purchased online, through the FishBoatPA mobile app or by visiting one of nearly 700 retail license issuing agents. Customers can choose from annual or multi-year licenses and permits with three-, five- and 10-year options. All documents can be printed immediately after purchase or saved digitally to a smart device which serves as proof of possession. People may also purchase vouchers to be given as gifts and redeemed by recipients. Fire Prevention Tips for the Holiday Season
In light of the recent fire in Langhorne that sent eight people to the hospital and the busy holiday season, I wanted to remind you to test/ replace the smoke detectors in your home. You can contact your local fire company or fire marshal’s office to have smoke detectors inspected or installed. Other safety precautions during the holiday season include monitoring candles, which cause the most fires on Christmas day. Candles should be kept at least 12 inches from anything that can burn. Live trees should be watered daily and be kept at least three feet from heat sources like fireplaces, radiators, space heaters, candles and heat vents. It’s best to dispose of the tree when it’s dry or after the holiday season. Discarding string lights that are worn or damaged also protects against fires. Read more about winter fire prevention. Wreaths Across America to Honor Veterans on Dec. 14
Each December, Wreaths Across America helps communities remember the fallen, honor those who served in the military and teach the next generation about the value of freedom by laying wreaths on the graves of heroes. These acts of remembrance take place at Arlington National Cemetery, and more than 4,600 locations in all 50 states, at sea and abroad. Ceremonies take place on Saturday, Dec. 14. You can help by sponsoring a veteran’s wreath at Washington Crossing National Cemetery.
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