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On May 7, Rep. Seth Grove spoke to Alliance of Bikers Aimed Toward Education (ABATE) of Pennsylvania about motorcycle safety and his legislation to require individuals seeking a Class M junior license to complete a PennDOT-approved motorcycle safety course. ABATE supported Grove’s House Bill 254. In April, students from Spring Grove Elementary School visited the Capitol for a tour and a lesson about state government. Rep. Grove welcomed the students to Harrisburg and was happy to answer their questions. Rep. Seth Grove greeted Andrew Zmolek when he visited the Capitol for the Undergraduate Research at the Capitol program. Andrew is a University of Pittsburgh student who hails from the 196th District. Pictured with Grove from left are Barb Zmolek, Andrew, Randy Zmolek and Sara Zmolek. Recently, Rep. Grove welcomed students from Lincolnway Elementary School to the Capitol for a tour and a discussion about state government. You can find additional photos from the tour in the photo gallery. To set up a tour for your group, contact Grove’s Harrisburg office. Recently, Rep. Grove welcomed students from Lincolnway Elementary School to the Capitol for a tour and a discussion about state government. Recently, Rep. Grove welcomed students from Lincolnway Elementary School to the Capitol for a tour and a discussion about state government. Rep. Seth Grove recently attended the FFA Legislative Breakfast in Harrisburg. He had a wonderful time discussing the issues important to Pennsylvania’s agricultural producers. Pictured with Grove is Gabrielle Murphy, York County dairy princess, and Rep. Stan Saylor. On March 7, I visited Roths Farm Village Condominiums in Spring Grove to unveil my House Bill 2230, which would provide property tax elimination options to local taxing authorizes. I was joined (from left) by York County Commissioner Steve Chronister; Lancaster County Commissioner Scott Martin; and Reps. Scott Perry, Will Tallman, Ron Miller and Stan Saylor (not pictured). You can learn more about the legislation here: http://www.repgrove.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=13820) Recently, Rep. Grove visited Pennex Aluminum Company in Wellsville to tour the facility and see a thriving local business at work. He was pleased to learn that Pennex products contain more than 80 percent recycled material, and it has been nationally recognized as an energy champion. Pictured with Grove from left is Andy Slothower, mayor of Wellsville Borough; Rick Merluzzi, president and CEO of Pennex; and Sandy Bush of Grove's staff. During a House State Government Committee Hearing to examine legislation regarding government efficiency and reducing the cost of operating state government, Rep. Seth Grove spoke about the importance of streamlining Pennsylvania government and developing proposals to increase accountability and efficiency, which will save taxpayer dollars. Rep. Grove addresses his colleagues on the House State Government Committee, speaking out in favor of Speaker of the House Sam Smith’s constitutional amendment that would reduce the size of the Pennsylvania Legislature from 203 to 153 members. I enjoyed speaking with Rynn Caputo, co-owner of Caputo Brothers Creamery in Spring Grove, about the art of making delicious cheese. We also spoke about Pennsylvania’s business climate and tourism in York County. I thank Rynn for walking me through the cheese-making process. On Friday, Oct. 14, the National Association of Social Workers Pennsylvania Chapter (NASW-PA) presented Reps. Mike Sturla (D-Lancaster) and Seth Grove (R-Dover) with Legislator of the Year awards for their advocacy of social work issues in Harrisburg. Pictured (from left) are Sturla; Jenna Mehnert, executive director of NASW-PA; Gwen Phillips, president of the board of directors for NASW-PA; and Grove. On Wednesday, Sept. 21, I hosted the United States Department of Veterans Affairs Mobile Veterans Center to my office in York. The staff from the mobile unit, along with representatives from the Spring Grove VFW, West York VFW, York County Viet Nam Veterans, Congressman Platts's office, and Senator Pat Toomey's office, were able to provide assistance to so many area veterans. I thank everyone who participated! Recently, Rep. Grove visited the Windy Hill Senior Center in Spring Grove to celebrate its beach day by serving ice cream to the members. Recently, Rep. Grove sat down with the new Pennsylvania Secretary of Education Ron Tomalis to tape a discussion about our public education system in the Commonwealth and public school funding. The secretary is extremely knowledgeable about public education, and Grove enjoyed the conversation about what can be done to make the future brighter for Pennsylvania’s students. The show will be available on local cable systems and Grove’s website in the coming weeks. Rep. Grove’s proposal to institute real property tax reform became a key component of the 2011-12 budget agreement, with the governor making its passage a condition of signing the budget. Grove’s plan would limit the exceptions for which school districts can seek above-index property tax increases without receiving voter approval. The plan would allow exceptions for special education, pensions and grandfathered/electoral debt, taking the number of exceptions from 10 to three. The measure also sets economic standards which will be used to evaluate a school district’s request for an exception. Currently, there is no standard for authorization and exceptions are automatically approved. Grove looked on with House Appropriations Chairman Bill Adolph as Gov. Tom Corbett signed the legislation. On June 6, Rep. Grove hosted Madison Longstreth, Miss Pennsylvania Teen USA, and her family at the state Capitol. Madison will represent the Commonwealth when she competes against young ladies from across the nation in July for the 2011 Miss Teen USA crown. Pictured from left are Grove, Speaker of the House Sam Smith, Madison, Lamanda Sullivan, Jenna Longstreth, Helen Longstreth and Glenn Longstreth. Recently, Rep. Grove welcomed the Rev. Larry Katz to the Capitol in Harrisburg to serve as a guest chaplain for the day. Pictured from left are Speaker of the House Sam Smith, Katz and Grove. Rep. Grove welcomes third grade students from Spring Grove Elementary School to the state Capitol. Any group interested in scheduling a tour of the Capitol should contact Grove’s office. During his recent Disability Resource Expo, Rep. Grove got up close and personal with English bulldog Barney Fife, who is a therapy dog with the Keystone Pet Enhanced Therapy Services (KPETS). Barney brings smiles to the faces of those he helps, and Grove couldn’t resist giving him a pat on the back for his efforts. On April 30, Rep. Grove and the West Manchester Township Police Department collected unused prescription and over-the-counter medicines as part of the Drug Enforcement Administration’s National Take Back Initiative. The West Manchester site was one of 5,300 sites in the nationwide effort to keep pharmaceutical drugs out of hands of teens and out of waterways. On April 27, Rep. Seth Grove (R-Dover) hosted a press conference to raise awareness of the need for proper disposal of prescription and over-the-counter drugs.  Grove will host a drug disposal event with the West Manchester Township Police Department from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 30, in conjunction with the Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) National Take Back Initiative.  He also authored House Resolution 243 to recognize the DEA’s effort. Rep. Grove enjoyed the celebration of Earth Day with students from Spring Grove Area High School. Rep. Grove greatly enjoyed the enthusiastic questions about state government from third-graders at Seven Valleys Elementary during his recent visit. Recently, Rep. Grove participated in a panel discussion at Penn State University on how best to legally handle the practice of “sexting” by minors. Grove, who has been an outspoken advocate for a commonsense sexting law in Pennsylvania, presented the need to protect children from the exploitation that could result from sexting, while keeping the penalty for such acts in perspective with the crime. Grove has stated he does not believe minors should be charged with a felony, as current law dictates, but they also should be made aware of how their actions could have a detrimental long-term effect on their lives. Pictured with Grove are Ed Marsico, Dauphin County district attorney and president of the Pennsylvania District Attorneys Association; and Andy Hoover, legislative director for the American Civil Liberties Union of Pennsylvania. Recently, Rep. Grove participated in New Salem Elementary School’s presentation of writing certificates to third-grade students who wrote winning compositions for a West York Rotary essay contest. Students were asked to write a paragraph using one of Rotary’s four-way test questions, which include: Is it the truth? Will it benefit all concerned? Will it build good will and better friendships? Is it fair to all concerned? Grove congratulated all the winning students and commended all who participated. To celebrate Read Across America, Rep. Grove visited students at Spring Grove Elementary School and New Salem Elementary School to read “Hooray for Diffendoofer Day” by Dr. Seuss. Recently, Rep. Grove toured Leonhardt Manufacturing Co., which is a world-class manufacturer of highly decorative tubular products and welded assemblies. Grove is proud this successful employer calls York County home. Pictured from left are Corey Sarti, vice president of operations; John A. Dell, vice president of sales/marketing; Sandy Bush, legislative assistant to Grove; Jason Jacobs, president/CEO; and Grove. Recently, Rep. Grove was presented the Patriotic Employer Award from the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR). Grove was nominated by Seth Benge, former chief of staff, who deployed in 2010 to Afghanistan and is now working full-time for the Pennsylvania National Guard. Pictured from left are Brigadier General Jerry Beck, Jim Astor of ESGR, Grove, Benge and Elizabeth Benge. On Jan. 14, Rep. Grove spent the day working at Ski Roundtop to learn more about what happens during a typical day at one of central Pennsylvania’s largest tourist attractions. Grove spent the day handing out ski boots and assisting riders in the snow tubing lanes, and he thanks the patrons for their patience as he learned the lay of the land. On Jan. 4, Rep. Grove took the oath of office to commence his second term representing the 196th District. Pictured from left are Grove’s wife, Kacey; Grove; his mother, Sandy; his son, Andrew; and his father, Tom. On Sept. 29, Rep. Grove led a press conference to highlight the wonderful works of Pennsylvania’s YMCA Legislative Caucus, during which YMCA stakeholders from across the Commonwealth gathered in the Capitol. Grove is co-chairman of the caucus. On Sept. 28, the York County House delegation welcomed Korean War veterans and their spouses to the Capitol for the passage of legislation to designate State Route 462 as the Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway. On Sept. 27, Rep. Grove hosted members of Heritage Senior Center at the Capitol. Grove visits the center monthly to meet with the members, and even hosts legislative hours at the center for the seniors. Reps. Will Tallman (left), Seth Grove (back row center), and Dan Moul (right), recently honored the Hanover Area YMCA Girls’ Gymnastics Team on the Pennsylvania House floor for capturing the USA Gymnastics Championship in the Level 9/10 category. The team was presented with a House citation for earning this prestigious national title. On Sept. 20, Rep. Grove welcomed Hunter Harrell to the House floor as a guest page. Harrell is a senior at Spring Grove Senior High School. On Sept. 13, Rep. Grove welcomed 1st Lt. Seth Benge and his family to the House floor to thank him for his service to our nation. Benge is a member of the Pennsylvania National Guard, who is currently deployed with the Vermont National Guard to northern Afghanistan. Pictured (from left) are Grove, Seth Benge, Joe Benge, Katina Benge, Speaker Keith McCall (D-Carbon) and Elizabeth Benge. Rep. Grove attended the academic scholarship presentations at YTI Career Institute’s York campus on Aug. 18. Scholarships totaling more than $73,000 were awarded during the presentation. Grove congratulates the students who received financial support for the education they will receive through YTI, including Dylan Allvord, Louis Allison, Justin Weaver, Marcus Woodall, Joshua Walton, and Brady Leppo. Grove, a defender of Second Amendment rights, takes aim at policies that would deny law-abiding citizens the freedoms granted by our forefathers to bear arms. Rep. Grove listens to testimony about the funding crisis faced by many states. Though revenues in Pennsylvania have failed to meet expectations, Grove will not support a tax increase, but favors instead responsible spending and streamlined government. On May 24, Rep. Grove welcomed members of the YMCA to the Capitol for a meeting of the YMCA Legislative Caucus, of which Grove is the chairman. The group discussed challenges for the upcoming year and legislation to help the YMCA in its mission. Rep. Grove celebrated Earth Day with students at Spring Grove High School and visited their rain garden, which was designed to reduce stormwater runoff. On April 20, Rep. Grove welcomed students from Spring Grove Elementary School to the Capitol. You could not miss the school spirit of the students, who proudly wore their Rocket T-shirts. Grove thanks the students and teachers for a wonderful visit and encourages other students to tour the Capitol in Harrisburg. On March 24, Rep. Grove welcomed guests from the Windy Hill Senior Center to the state Capitol. In March, Rep. Grove visited the Spring Grove Historical Society to learn about the rich history of Spring Grove, which dates back to the mid 18th century. Grove is pictured with Bob Spangler, president of the historical society. On Friday, March 19, Rep. Grove visited Big Mount Alpacas in Dover to learn about this unique segment of agriculture. Grove is pictured with Ian Falcone, owner of Big Mount Alpacas. Rep. Seth Grove (R-Dover) held a press conference calling for the House to pass House Bill 2189 to address the practice of “sexting” among teens. Grove’s bill would create a new misdemeanor of the second degree to adjudicate juveniles age 13 through 17 caught sexting, in contrast to the current felony charges they could face. Grove partnered with the Pennsylvania District Attorneys Association (PDAA) to draft the bill, which is expected to come before the House Judiciary Committee on March 10. Pictured (from left) are Rep. Tom Caltagirone (D-Reading), Dauphin County District Attorney and president of PDAA Edward Marsico Jr., Rep. Mauree Gingrich (R-Palmyra), and Grove. On March 8, Rep. Grove welcomed Sarah Wiest and her family to the Capitol to recognize Sarah’s achievements in the National Leadership Conference. She won third place during the 2009 Future Business Leaders of America National Leadership Conference for her interviewing skills. Sarah was accompanied to the Capitol by her parents, James and Sheila. In celebration of Dr. Seuss’s birthday and Read Across America Week, Rep. Grove visited classrooms at Wellsville Elementary School, Weigelstown Elementary School, Trimmer Elementary School and Paradise Elementary School to read Dr. Seuss classics to the students. On Jan. 12, Rep. Grove attended the Farm Show to congratulate two local recipients of scholarships from the Pennsylvania Farm Show Scholarship Foundation. Amanda Thompson of Wellsville plans to use the $3,500 scholarship to pursue a career in nursing. Pictured from left are Ken Smoker, Ken Smoker Livestock; Roy and Tammy Thompson; Amanda Thompson; Grove; and Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding. On Jan. 12, Rep. Grove attended the Farm Show to congratulate two local recipients of scholarships from the Pennsylvania Farm Show Scholarship Foundation. Chad Menges of Hanover plans to use the $3,500 scholarship to further his education in agri-business. Pictured from left are Phil Clemens, Hatfield; Grove; Nathan Menges; Chad Menges; Michele Menges; and Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding. Recently, Rep. Grove visited the Glatfelter Memorial Library to read A Day with Dad to area children for the library’s “Dads and Donuts” program. Pictured above is Grove with librarian Ellen Helfrick. Recently, Grove met with members of the Pennsylvania State Alliance of YMCAs during their visit to the Capitol in Harrisburg. As a member of the Dover YMCA Board of Managers, Grove supports the mission and principles of the YMCA. Pictured are Rep. Mark Longietti (D-Mercer); Joellen Arenas Shenango Valley YMCA CEO; Rep. Brian Ellis (R-Butler); Grove; Jack Shilling, vice chair, PA State Alliance of YMCA and Valley Points YMCA CEO; Rep. Dick Stevenson (R-Mercer/Butler); Rep. Ron Miller (R-York); and Rep. Sheryl Delozier (R-Cumberland). Rep. Seth Grove and Sen. Pat Vance (R- Cumberland/York) met with students from the Wellsville Elementary School during their visit to the state Capitol in October. Grove, a member of the House Health and Human Services Committee, listens to testimony from the Pennsylvania Department of Health regarding its plans to combat the H1N1 virus, or swine flu. The department expects the first round of vaccines to be available to the public in mid-October and is encouraging people to stay home if they have flu-like symptoms, and to practice courteous coughing and sneezing. Rep. Seth Grove, former Rep. Bev Mackereth and Rep. Eugene DePasquale spoke to the Rotary Club of York about the inner workings of Pennsylvania state government. Pictured from left are DePasquale, Mackereth and Grove. Reps. Seth Grove and Dan Moul (R-Adams/Franklin) review the proposed higher education funding in the House Democrat version of House Bill 1416 (the budget bill) during a House Republican Policy Committee hearing focused on the Democrat plan to carve out $1.2 billion necessary to fund state-owned universities, community colleges and the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency, which process student grants and loans. Both Grove and Moul voted against the proposal. On the first day of the new fiscal year, July 1, Rep. Grove signed the Commonwealth Foundation’s pledge to fight against raising the Personal Income Tax in Pennsylvania. On June 2, Rep. Grove welcomed students from Spring Grove Elementary School. The students showed their school pride, sporting Spring Grove Rocket T-shirts, as they toured the Capitol and got a lesson in state government from Grove. On Friday, April 17, Rep. Seth Grove hosted an Open House with a special ribbon-cutting ceremony at his district office in the Westgate Plaza. More than 100 residents from the 196th District attended the event and were able to meet with Rep. Grove and his staff and view the office. Rep. Grove explains the Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program to a constituent during his Open House on April 17. On March 27, Rep. Grove hosted students from New Salem Elementary School at the Capitol in Harrisburg. On March 26, Rep. Grove, a member of the House Consumer Affairs Committee, attended a hearing during which the committee was presented with testimony regarding a voluntary phase-in plan for the electricity generation rate cap expiration. On Thursday, Feb. 19, Rep. Grove visited the Martin’s Potato Chip plant in Thomasville to learn about the environmentally responsible techniques they use in making their chips. During the 23rd Annual York County Agricultural Recognition Banquet, Rep. Seth Grove presented the James Eisenhour Family of Wellsville, the recipients of the 2009 Outstanding Farm Family Award, with a citation from the House of Representatives congratulating them for their contribution to agriculture and the excellence of their farm, Cedar Hill Farms. On Jan. 22, Rep. Grove visited Lincolnway Elementary School to hand out dictionaries to the students. Grove poses with students from Spring Grove Elementary School whom received dictionaries during his visit. On Tuesday, Jan. 13, Rep. Grove visited the 93rd Annual Pennsylvania Farm Show. The Farm Show features livestock exhibits, cooking demonstrations, square dancing, a rodeo, and all things related to agriculture in the Commonwealth. Grove is pictured viewing the rabbit exhibit. Among the rabbit winners was Simone Mueller, of Dover, who captured many of the first place prizes for Holland Lops. Rep. Seth Grove (R-Dover) was sworn into the Pennsylvania House of Representatives on Jan. 6, 2009, to represent the 196th District in York County. Every two years, on the first Tuesday in January, all 203 House members take the oath of office to commence a new session. Grove was one of 27 new House members to take the oath. 2009-2010 Republican Freshman Class
 
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