September 2007 Photo Gallery

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September 25, 2007 - Senator Baker speaks about emergency preparedness at a gathering of the American Red Cross in the Capitol Rotunda recognizing National Preparedness Month.

September 25, 2007 – At the invitation of Senator Baker, Rev. Charles (Chuck) Gommer, Dallas, participated in the opening of the legislative session by serving as guest chaplain. The interfaith prayer is an important tradition and is the second order of business on each session day. Above, Rev. Gommer stands with Senator Baker on the Senate floor in Harrisburg.

September 16, 2007 – Senator Baker joins Mayor Tim Carroll for an afternoon of entertainment, food and fun at the 5th Annual Dallas Harvest Festival.

September 16, 2007 – Senator Baker with Steve Schweitzer, the Pennsylvania Game Commission's Northeast Regional Director, at the Deer Management Open House in Lehman, Luzerne County. The Game Commission is holding the sessions across the Commonwealth to gather public input on its Deer Management Plan.

September 15, 2007 – Senator Baker presents the People's Choice award at the 3rd Annual Fundrive 4 a Cause, sponsored by the Wyoming Valley Cruising Cruisers. The event attracts PT Cruiser enthusiasts from across the country. Proceeds benefit the Earthly Angels Autism Fund of the Luzerne Foundation. From left are Tyler Nulton, Senator Baker, Judi Shaver of Peace Time PT, and Pioneer Promo Team Members, Bridget, Keli and Amy.

September 15, 2007 – The Daddow-Isaacs American Legion Post 672, Dallas, held a breakfast to induct new members and present awards. From left are Jerry Kishbaugh, Representative Karen Boback, Clarence Michael, Lisa Pretko, Sandy Peoples, Senator Baker, Walt Galka and John Emil.

September 15, 2007 – Senator Baker joins officials and residents of Rice Township at an open house to show off new equipment and recent improvements in the community.

September 9, 2007 – In recognition of Kingston's 150th Anniversary, Senator Baker participated in the Sesquicentennial Parade and attended the Summer Festival.

September 9, 2007 – Senator Baker with Kingston Bourough Council Women Nancy Cooper and Sandra Kase. As members of the celebration committee, Nancy and Sandra worked to plan an outstanding commemoration.

September 8, 2007 – The COALS program (Clean Up Our American Lands and Streams) is an important part of our efforts to clean up and prevent illegal dumping across the state. Above Senator Baker helps in a clean up at Mehoopany Creek in Wyoming County.

September 8, 2007 – Volunteers from the Pennsylvania Environmental Council, the Department of Environmental Protection, PA Cleanways, and Wyoming County Conservation District, and other groups work to remove more than 1,000 tires from the creek.

September 2, 2007 – Senator Baker joined friends and neighbors at the Union Township Supervisor’s Labor Day Picnic at Shickshinny Lake. Shown from left, are Allan Sorber, Union Twp. supervisor-elect; Ed Raineri, Union Twp. supervisor; Senator Lisa Baker; and John Belles, Union Twp. supervisor.