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Wagner Professional Building
73 South White St., Suite 2
Brookville, PA 15825
Phone: (814) 849-8008

109 Indiana Street, Suite 3
Punxsutawney, PA 15767
Telephone: (814) 938-4225

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Room 161A, East Wing
PO Box 202066
Harrisburg PA 17120-2066
Phone: (717) 787-3845
 
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I recently attended a legislative briefing in Harrisburg with President Donald Trump’s national Manufacturing and Technology Director, Tom Rossomando, U.S. Small Business Administration Office of Advocacy, to discuss additional opportunities to partner with the Trump administration to rein in overregulation at the state and federal levels. On June 26, I was honored to be among the long line of motorcycle volunteers, including 119 motorcycles and trikes, who escorted the Wall That Heals Vietnam War Memorial replica through Brookville, Reynoldsville, Sykesville and DuBois into Brockway. I also participated in this ride in memory of my cousin, U.S. Marines Lance Cpl. Robert Clyde Gontero, who made the ultimate sacrifice defending our nation in the Quang Nam province of Vietnam on June 26, 1969. On Flag Day, my team and I were greatly honored to finally “Welcome Home” more than 130 Vietnam War-era veterans. Held at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds’ Blue Exhibit Building, the main attraction for this special event was the commemorative pinning ceremony and certificate presentation for all the hometown heroes in attendance to recognize their service and the war’s 50th anniversary. Special thanks to U.S. Sen. Pat Toomey’s office for graciously co-hosting this celebration. At this year’s state Capitol Rally to Protect Your Right to Keep and Bear Arms, I spoke in favor of reaffirming all of our Constitutional rights and against recent judicial usurpations on the sovereignty of the people and legislative authority. Owned and operated by the Hamilton family, B’s Blooms and Landscaping, a full-service garden center, greenhouse, nursery and lawn care company, located just north of Brookville on Route 36, officially opened for business on May 12, 2018. Owned and operated by the Hetrick family, the grand opening ceremony for The Devil’s BBQ (60 Progress St., Brookville) was held on May 5, 2018. On May 1, more than 100 Boy Scouts and leaders from our region and across the state gathered in Harrisburg to celebrate the first-ever Boy Scout Day at the Capitol and to present the State of Scouting in the Commonwealth Report. I was grateful for the opportunity to meet with local Eagle Scouts Jarod Depp and Westin Hrin, as well as Scout Leaders Bob Hrin and Ryan Sayers (pictured). It was my honor to present Nico McDonald, of Reynoldsville, with an official House citation for capturing the Western PA Golden Gloves championship. Congratulations to his mom and dad, as well, for raising this fine young gentleman who has demonstrated academic excellence and exceptional sportsmanship in winning this top amateur boxing championship. Earlier this spring, I attended the Jefferson County Farm Bureau breakfast with PA Congressman Glenn “GT” Thompson. Topics for discussion included Pennsylvania’s dairy crisis, the federal farm bill, and other regulatory and infrastructure issues that impact getting agricultural products to the marketplace. Earlier this spring, the Pennsylvania Farm Bureau hosted its annual Legislative Luncheon in Harrisburg. I was blessed with the opportunity to discuss Pennsylvania’s dairy crisis and other key agricultural issues with my Indiana County Farm Bureau members, Dave Kimmel, Cal Farren, PSU collegiate Farm Bureau representative Glenn Travis, as well as Renee and Ed Rising. I was greatly honored to recognize Leigha Pertz, a truly inspiring young woman from Brockway, on the floor of the Pennsylvania House for her many outstanding accomplishments as Miss Teen Pennsylvania International 2017 and as an anti-bullying advocate. A former Jefferson County fair princess and fair queen, Leigha graduated magna cum laude from Brockway Area High School in May 2017. She is continuing her education at the University of Pittsburgh in the Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences, with a biology, pre-medicine major. Kelsey Kennedy, Jacob Haines, April Flowers and Tylyn Fink (pictured from left) were selected to attend 4-H Capitol Days as part of a program to promote good citizenship and civic engagement at the state Capitol. Thanks to each of them for inviting me to participate in their experience. Punxsutawney Phil was a big hit with young and old at the 102nd Pennsylvania Farm Show. I also visited with as many of our local exhibitors as possible, including Jenna and Nathan Strittmatter from Rayne Township, Clarion Limestone Future Farmers of America (FFA) members and several others. Recently, I had the pleasure of joining Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding for a tour of BWP Bats in Brookville. Special thanks to Ben Reitz, a member of Brookville Area High School’s District 9 Class AA championship baseball team, for giving us such an excellent tour and for showing where and how “The Bat That Broke The Curse of The Babe” was made. In honor of the 335th anniversary of the Pennsylvania General Assembly, I had the privilege to visit the State Museum of Pennsylvania and get a closer look at the original Pennsylvania charter that was issued to William Penn in 1681. As a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, it was truly humbling to participate in a recognition ceremony on the House floor honoring Pennsylvania World War II veterans of the Tuskegee Airmen—America’s first African American air combat unit that flew 15,000 sorties during World War II. The Pennsylvania House officially recognized National Guard Day at the state Capitol. Our Pennsylvania National Guard has selflessly served the Commonwealth for more than 260 years, acting in the most devastating circumstances both at home and abroad. It’s an honor to recognize so many men and women of the Guard for their dedicated service and the outstanding performance of their duties. I had a great time attending the Pennsylvania Farm Bureau Luncheon at Blackbird Distillery in Brookville. Blackbird is the only distillery in Pennsylvania that makes real old fashioned moonshine, along with smoked meats and cheeses, homemade specialty canned pepper mixes, BBQ sauces, wing sauces and much more. As an Air Force veteran and a recent retiree from the PA Air National Guard, I was truly humbled and honored to sponsor a resolution to officially recognize the 70th anniversary of the United States Air Force. House Resolution 487 was unanimously adopted with Major Gen. Anthony Carrelli, the Adjutant General of Pennsylvania and Col. Michael Regan, deputy adjutant general, in attendance on the House floor. Special thanks to the more than 150 local seniors and their families who came out to this year’s Jefferson County Senior Expo at Punxsutawney First Church of God. Members of the Mount Pleasant Ohl Ladies Home Missions, based out of the Mount Pleasant Church near the village of Ohl, presented me with a quilt and a teddy bear similar to those that they give to local veterans who have come home with combat or other injuries. It was my honor to present Punxsutawney sisters Samantha and Danielle Griebel with official House citations in recognition of their many outstanding achievements on the basketball court and at the Elks Hoop Shoots competitions. As the 2017-18 session of the House of Representatives gets underway, I was honored to accept a certificate in recognition of my perfect attendance for the previous two years. Presenting the award is House Majority Whip Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster). On Jan. 10, the Pennsylvania Farm Show Scholarship Foundation presented 28 college students with $3,500 Agricultural Education scholarships, including Garrett Livingston from Smicksburg Borough. Garrett is currently a senior at Iowa State University, majoring in Animal Science, and would like to have a career in the swine industry. On Jan. 10, the Pennsylvania Farm Show Scholarship Foundation presented 28 college students with $3,500 Agricultural Education scholarships, including Kara Zolocsik from Dayton. Kara is currently a junior at Penn State University, majoring in Animal Science, and wants to become a pharmacist for cattle. During the 101st Pennsylvania Farm Show, I was also able to meet up with students from the Brockway Future Farmers of America and 4-H groups. Many thanks to two of my newest friends, Dave and Turbo, who after a brief conversation, drove me to a strong third place finish in my first-ever Celebrity Draft Horse Competition at the 101st Pennsylvania Farm Show. I was honored to receive the Green Legislative Torchbearers Award from Americans for Prosperity - Pennsylvania (AFP-PA) for my “A” voting record during the 2015-16 legislative session to consistently cut wasteful spending, lower the tax burden, increase worker freedom, and put Pennsylvanians in charge of Pennsylvania’s energy regulations. Pictured with me are AFP-PA Director of Policy Anna McCauslin and AFP-PA State Director Beth Anne Mumford. Recently, I participated in an assembly at Brockway Elementary School to honor sixth grade student Grace Preston for being named one of Pennsylvania’s top two youth volunteers of 2016 by The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards—a nationwide program honoring young people for outstanding acts of volunteerism. Grace has impacted the lives of countless local shelter animals by raising more than $4,000 over the past three years by selling homemade dog treats, cat toys, and flea and tick repellent. Congratulations and best wishes for future success Grace! I was honored to receive my first-ever Guardian of Small Business Award from PA NFIB Executive Director Kevin Shivers in recognition of my 100 percent small business voting record during the 2015-16 legislative session. Dush Livestock Sale Photo Caption: Congratulations to Brandon Duthit, who raised the reserve prize-winning lamb at the 2016 Jefferson County Fair livestock auction and also to Toni Smith from Laurel Valley Dairy Farm who was first runner-up in the Fair Queen competition. I was greatly honored to recognize Mackenzie Bart (center), an extraordinary young woman from Brockway, on the floor of the Pennsylvania House for her many outstanding accomplishments as Miss Ohio 2014 and now as a senior at Ohio State University studying to become a broadcast meteorologist. Also pictured are Mackenzie’s proud parents, Janice and Randy Bart. I had the privilege of recognizing the 2015-16 PIAA State Class AA Champion Brookville Area High School Wrestling team and their coaches on the House floor. To their great credit, the Raiders finished their season with a perfect 29-0 record. I had the privilege of recognizing Samantha Griebel, a straight “A,” third-grade student at Saints Cosmas and Damian Catholic School, for capturing first place in the 8 through 9-year-old girls division at the 2016 Elks National Hoop Shoot competition, which was held in Chicago. Due to this stellar accomplishment, Samantha’s name will be permanently inscribed at the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, MA. I had a wonderful time reading to students at Growin' Grace Christian Preschool in Brookville. During my first-ever state budget testimony presented before the House Appropriations Committee, I called for an independent forensic accounting investigation of the Commonwealth’s spending throughout 2015-16 state budget impasse. Recently, I participated in an assembly at Brockway Elementary School to honor sixth grade student Grace Preston for being named one of Pennsylvania’s top two youth volunteers of 2016 by The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards—a nationwide program honoring young people for outstanding acts of volunteerism. Grace has impacted the lives of countless local shelter animals by raising more than $4,000 over the past three years by selling homemade dog treats, cat toys, and flea and tick repellent. Congratulations and best wishes for future success Grace! I had a great time co-hosting this year's Indiana County Job Fair with House Majority Leader Dave Reed, Sen. Don White and Rep. Jeff Pyle at the S&T Bank Arena. On Oct. 23, I co-hosted my first Indiana County Senior Expo with House Majority Leader Dave Reed and Sen. Don White. It was my pleasure to visit with many of the nearly 600 local seniors at the S&T Bank Arena in White Township. Special thanks to the more than 90 vendors that provided a variety of information to everyone in attendance and to all who volunteered or donated items for this annual event! On Labor Day, I joined with area veterans and local officials for the official dedication of the Summerville Veterans Memorial Bridge. The newly rebuilt bridge over the Red Bank Creek in Summerville Borough was dedicated in honor of the 120 veterans buried in cemeteries in Summerville, as well as all of the citizens of the borough and surrounding area who have served or are currently serving our nation in the armed forces. It was so named under Act 29 of 2015, which I was honored to help shepherd into law earlier this year. Photo courtesy of Matthew Triponey and The Punxsutawney Spirit. As part of this year’s <a href="http://www.paonebook.org/?utm_source=Listrak&utm_medium=Email&utm_term=http%3a%2f%2fwww.paonebook.org&utm_campaign=Dush+Vows+to+Protect+PA+Coal+Jobs+from+Regulatory+Overreach" target="_blank">PA One Book program</a>, I had the privilege of serving as guest reader to a wonderful group of children at the Weather Discovery Center in Punxsutawney. Congratulations to Brookville’s Kyle Yates who was recently honored at the state Capitol with a special photography exhibit hosted by the Pennsylvania Parks and Forest Foundation. Kyle’s photograph titled “Nature’s Palette Clear Creek State Park (Bridge in Sunlight)” was awarded the Best in Show – Critics’ Choice Award in the foundation’s Through the Seasons 2014 Photo Contest. Isaac Wilson, pictured with me here, is a member of the Brookville Senior High School swim team who surpassed my 36-year old varsity record in the 500 freestyle at this year’s District 9 championships. Issac is a great young man and I’m grateful he gave me the opportunity to be present to help him remove my name from the Record Board. Photo courtesy of Rich Rhoades, Courier Express/Jeffersonian Democrat. Joined by family and friends, Rep. Cris Dush (R-Jefferson/Indiana) today took the oath of office to represent the people of the 66th District in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. Joining me for the official grand opening of my Main St. Brookville district office (from left to right) are Brookville Mayor Dick Beck, Brookville Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Jamie Barger and Dianne Welsh who will continue to serve District 66 residents as my district office manager. Looking forward to seeing you soon. Photo courtesy of Jeffersonian Democrat Editor Randy Bartley. Joining me for the official grand opening of my Punxsutawney district office (from left to right) are Punxsutawney Mayor Rich Alexander, Punxsutawney Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Michele Neal , and Joanna Boarts, who will continue to serve District 66 residents as my district office manager. Photo courtesy of courtesy of Destiny Pifer, The Punxsutawney Spirit.
 
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