CCRC Fall BanquetThe Clarion County Republican Committee held their annual Fall Banquet on Thursday October 24th at Trinity Point Church of God social hall.
Pennsylvania House Majority Leader Bryan Cutler of Lancaster County was the keynote speaker at the annual Fall Banquet. Also speaking were State Senator Scott Hutchinson; State Representative Donna Oberlander; Ted Tharan and Wayne Brosius, candidates for Clarion County Commissioner; Sara Seidle-Patton, candidate for Clarion County Judge and Lexis Twentier, Clarion County Young Republicans. Photos courtesy of Bob Fitzsimmons |
CCRC Christmas Party
Fellow Republicans you are invited to the Clarion County Republican Committee's Christmas Party on Tuesday December 10th 6-8:00 PM at the Clarion Oaks Golf Clubhouse. Come and enjoy good food and fellowship.
Please bring a covered dish to share. Tableware (plates and silverware) and meat will be provided. There will be a cash bar for adult beverages. Please share this event with your family and friends. It is also posted in our Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/events/2352650181530625/ To RSVP or more information contact: CCRC Secretary Cindy Curran at cincurran@gmail.com CCRC Chairman Rick Rathfon at RickRGOP@outlook.co 
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IMPORTANT 2019 PENNSYLVANIA ELECTIONS DATES TO REMEMBER
May 22: First day to REGISTER after primary
August 1: Last day to circulate and file nomination papers August 8: Last day for withdrawal by candidates nominated by nomination papers August 12: Last day for withdrawal by candidates nominated at the primary October 7: Last day to REGISTER before the November election October 29: Last day to apply for a civilian absentee ballot November 1: Last day for County Boards of Elections to receive voted civilian absentee ballots November 5: MUNICIPAL ELECTION November 6: First day to REGISTER after November election November 12: Last day for County Board of Elections to receive voted military and overseas absentee ballots (submitted for delivery no later than 11:59 PM on November 4) |
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Pennsylvania Urges Voters to Request Absentee Ballots EarlyHARRISBURG, Pa. – Acting Secretary of State Kathy Boockvar on Wednesday encouraged Pennsylvanians to submit requests for absentee ballots well before the October 29 deadline.
State law requires applications for absentee ballots to be submitted no later than one week before Election Day. For this year’s Tuesday November 5 municipal election, the deadline falls on Tuesday, October 29. Absentee voters must return their voted ballot to their county election office by Friday, November 1. This is the first election that Pennsylvania voters can apply online for an absentee ballot, which makes the process faster, more convenient and more accessible. In the three weeks since the application site’s launch, more than 13,000 voters have used it to request an absentee ballot, representing one-third of all absentee ballot applications received. Voted absentee ballots must be returned by mail or hand-delivered so that county elections offices receive the ballots by 5:00 p.m. on the Friday before the election. A timely postmark is not sufficient. Deployed members of the military, Pennsylvania students attending out-of-state colleges or universities, individuals with illnesses or disabilities, and individuals who will be away from their municipality on business on Election Day are eligible to vote by absentee ballot. Comprehensive information about absentee ballots, including a downloadable request form, can be found on the department’s votesPA.com website. Absentee ballot applicants must supply basic voter registration information, specify a reason for applying to vote absentee and provide their driver’s license of PennDOT ID number. If they do not have a driver’s license or PennDOT ID, they must give the last four digits of their Social Security number. If a voter has neither, they must present a copy of an acceptable photo ID. A list of approved alternative types of identification is available at votesPA.com. An absentee voter can designate an agent to deliver the absentee ballot application and completed ballot if he or she is physically unable to do so. Certification of Designated Agent forms are available online. On November 5, Pennsylvania voters will elect judges and county and local officials. A proposed constitutional amendment on crime victims’ rights, known as Marsy’s Law, also will be on the ballot. For additional information, call 1-877-VOTESPA (1-877-868-3772) or visit votesPA.com. |
Clarion County Commissioner Candidates Debate
(PHOTO – Left to Right, Clockwise: Wayne Brosius Ed Heasley, Ted Tharan and Braxton White. Photo by Dave Cyphert of ProPoint Media Photography.)
When: Wednesday, October 16, 2019 at 7 PM – 9 PM
Where: Main Street Center, 516 Main Street, Clarion, PA 16214 This informative debate of the four candidates for Clarion County Commissioner is open to the public. Attending the debate gives the community the opportunity to submit written questions to the candidates about issues that they are particularly interested in. After an opening statement and answering a pre-debate question from the LWVCC, the candidates will answer submitted audience questions. County commissioners make decisions that have a direct effect on our community. Come and find out the candidates’ goals for the County and what they are planning. In addition to the debate, all candidates for other Clarion County offices in the primary who attend will be introduced. If you are unable to attend the event, Explore Clarion will be broadcasting the debate live. You can access the broadcast at 7pm on October 16th at www.exploreClarion.com or Facebook.com/exploreClarion. |
Clarion Co. Fair gift card winners |
CCRC Fall Picnic |
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The winners of the Clarion County Republican Committee gift card entries from the Clarion County Fair were drawn at the CCRC August 13th monthly meeting and are:
Jaida George of Fairmount City, PA--Red River Roadhouse gift card sponsored by PA State Rep. Donna Oberlander Ashly Neiswonger of New Bethlehem, PA--Sweet Basil gift card sponsored by Clarion County Commissioner Ted Tharan Scott Disanto of New Bethlehem, PA--Deb’s Diner gift card sponsored by Clarion County Commissioner Wayne Brosius Ana Mae Kent of Mayport, PA--Clarion River Brewing Company gift card sponsored by Clarion County Coroner Randall Stom Casey Shaw of New Bethlehem, PA--Sunoco gift card sponsored by Clarion County Register & Recorder Greg Mortimer Kim Hanson of Shippenville, PA--A gift card sponsored by Clarion County Treasurer Tom McConnell Dustin Libecco of Rimersburg, PA--Dan Smith Candies gift card sponsored by Clarion County Auditor Sue Leonard Melissa Whitling of Shippenville, PA--Citgo gift card sponsored by CCRC Vice-Chair Ron “Stretch” Switzer Nick Cashdollar of Shippenville, PA--Sweet Basil gift card sponsored by CCRC Committee Person Tom Weaver The winners will be mailed their prizes. The Clarion County Republican Committee thanks everyone who stopped by their tent and entered the drawing. |
The Clarion County Republican Committee will be holding their annual Fall Picnic at 6:00 PM Friday, September 6 at Clarion Oaks Golf Club. Attendees are asked to bring a covered dish to share. Meat, drinks and table service will be provided by the committee.
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IMPORTANT 2019 PENNSYLVANIA ELECTIONS DATES TO REMEMBER
February 19: First day to circulate and file nomination petitions
March 12: Last day to circulate and file nomination petitions March 13: First day to circulate and file nomination papers March 27: Last day for withdrawal by candidates who filed nomination petitions April 22: Last day to REGISTER before the primary May 14: Last day to apply for a civilian absentee ballot May 17: Last day for County Board of Elections to receive voted civilian absentee ballots May 21: MUNICIPAL PRIMARY May 22: First day to REGISTER after primary May 28: Last day for County Board of Elections to receive voted military and overseas absentee ballots (submitted for delivery no later than 11:59 PM on May 20) |
President Trump's 2020 Campaign Kickoff Watch Party
The Clarion County Republican Committee is having a Trump Watch Party Tuesday night June 18, 2019 at 7:00 PM at Clarion Oaks Golf Club. President Trump is having a rally in Florida to launch his reelection campaign for 2020.
There will be an open bar and pizza will be served. The Committee is also launching a Young Republican Chapter and all young Republicans age 18 to 40 are also invited to attend! Come on out and join us and show our President that Pennsylvania is behind him in 2020! |
2019 Primary ElectionIf you are an announced Republican candidate for a county office or district magistrate in Clarion County and have a campaign website or social media page and want this information posted to the CCRC website and Facebook page, send your announcement and/or website or social media page info to ClarionCountyGOP@gmail.com
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2019 Primary Election
The 2019 election season is beginning. The county offices of Commissioner, Treasurer, Auditor, Register & Recorder, Prothonotary, District Attorney, Judge of the Common Pleas and District Magistrate 18-03-03 and 18-03-04 are on the primary election ballot. There also local municipal offices for Township Supervisor, Township Auditor, Township Tax Collector, Borough Council, Borough Auditor, Borough Tax Collector, Borough Mayor that are up for election. (Click on the red underlined office for link to a handbook of that office). There are School Directors offices open for election. To see which offices are in need of a candidate, please go to our 2019 Primary Election page.
If your are interested in serving the citizens of your municipality, please go to our links below to find qualifications and responsibilities of the various offices. Nomination petitions will be available February 12th at the Clarion County Office of Elections, 330 Main Street, Clarion, PA 16214.
You can circulate and collect signatures beginning February 19th. If you are an announced Republican candidate for a county office or district magistrate in Clarion County and have a campaign website or social media page and want this information posted to the CCRC website and Facebook page, send your announcement and/or website or social media page info to ClarionCountyGOP@gmail.com |
Pizza, politics & petitions
Clarion County Republicans announced this week their plans to warm up the frigid winter weather with their annual “Pizza, Politics and Petitions” event as they head into the 2019 Election season.
The “meet your candidate” session will be held at Clarion Oaks Golf Clubhouse on Thursday, February 21, from 6-8 PM The CCRC will be providing pizza and beverages for those in attendance. All Republican voters are welcome to attend. Chairman Rick Rathfon said the event, where prospective candidates have an opportunity to begin to gather signatures for a host of elective office nominations in the spring primary election, has proven to be a “popular and effective” method for the candidates to jump-start the name-gathering process. |
CCRC HEADQUARTERS
The CCRC headquarters is located at 503 Main Street in Clarion next door to Bob's Sub Shop. The headquarters will be open Monday through Saturday until the general election on November 6. Yard signs and information will be available for Scott Wagner, candidate for Governor, Lou Barletta, candidate for U. S. Senate, Congressman Glenn "GT" Thompson and State Representative Donna Oberlander.
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REPUBLICANS Launch GoodOPs Initiative
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The Clarion County Republican Committee is embarking on a new initiative this year on Election Day, November 6. It's called GoodOPs, meeting community need through charitable donations and service. When you come out to vote please bring along a non-perishable food item and place it in the bin outside the poll. The food items will be collected and distributed to local food banks and churches for Thanksgiving. Bins will be located at the following precincts: Beaver Township, Clarion Township 1st, Clarion Township 2nd, Elk Township, Farmington Township Fire Hall, Knox Boro, Limestone Township, Monroe Township, New Bethlehem Boro, Paint Township, Porter Township West, Redbank Township East, Rimersburg Boro, Salem Township, Toby Township and Washington Township. You can help some Clarion County families in need at Thanksgiving by donating canned goods at the polls. It's not just a good thing to do but the right thing to do. Thank you from the Clarion County Republican Committee.
If your polling precinct is not a collection site, please click on a location above to find a place where you can donate. All voters are welcomed to participate. |
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CCRC Fall Banquet
The CCRC Annual Fall Banquet will be held Thursday October 18 at the Trinity Point Church of God, chairman Rick Rathfon announced this week, and he said attendees will have two treats – a catered dinner from Sweet Basil Italian Restaurant and the appearance of two GOP presidents…sort of.
With tongue in cheek, Rathfon said the special “guest presidents” will be in the supporting cast of the evening’s entertainer, the Rev. Jimmy Swogger, pastor of the Oakland Church of God at Distant and a noted ventriloquist. Swogger’s supporting cast members are two of the pastors most popular associates – Ronald Reagan and Donald Trump. The social hour at the event will start at 5:30 p.m. with the dinner scheduled at 6. The menu will include chicken pasta alfredo, tossed salad and garlic toast and cake. Punch and coffee will also be provided. The church is located on the south side of Exit 62 at Clarion. To make reservations for the banquet please contact CCRC Secretary Cindy Curran at cincurran@gmail.com or by phone at 814-797-1321 or CCRC Chairman Rick Rathfon at mgkwand@gmail.com or by phone at 814-226-6605. The meals are $25 per person, and reservation payment may be made at the door on the evening of the event. Rathfon said he will make an announcement at the banquet “about something we have never done before on election day” and will have other attractions, including having several door prizes to be awarded. “This election is just as crucial as the one in 2016,” the chairman said, adding that “Clarion County needs all those Trump voters from 2016 to get back to the polls to help hold the House and Senate so President Trump can continue to keep the promises he made–make tax cuts permanent, secure the Supreme Court, build the wall and protect the Second Amendment.” Invited to attend the event are Scott Wagner, the party’s standard bearer for governor, and Lou Barletta, the party’s nominee for U.S. Senate, but the status of their attendance is currently uncertain because of the candidates’ schedules in the closing weeks before the Nov. 6 election. The chairman said if the candidates cannot attend, surrogates may attend on their behalf. |
CCRC Summer Mixer
Come get a free drink and a snack on us! Join us for an evening of food, drinks, and discussion at 6-9pm on Thursday August 30th at R** Bandanna. There will also be information for people of all ages to get involved. If you have any questions, please contact Tom McConnell at 814-227-8119.
CCRC Fall Mixer
Join the Clarion County Republican Committee for an evening of food,drinks & fellowship on Tuesday September 25th at the Charles Andrews Estate, 318 Penn Street, New Bethlehem PA. Stop by 6-8:00 PM and learn more about your county's Republican Committee.
Hors d'oeuvres and drinks will be provided! CCRC FALL PICNIC
The Clarion County Republican Committee will be holding their annual Fall Picnic at 6:00 PM Tuesday, September 11 at Clarion Oaks Golf Club. Attendees are asked to bring a covered dish to share. Meat, drinks and table service will be provided by the committee. Congressman Glenn "GT" Thompson, State Senator Scott Hutchinson and State Representative Donna Oberlander have been invited to attend.
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CCRC Spring Legislative Breakfast
The Clarion County Republican Committee is hosting their Spring Legislative Breakfast on Friday April 27th and all are welcome to attend. Key note speaker is gubernatorial candidate PA Senator Scott Wagner.
Other legislators in attendance include PA Senator Scott Hutchinson, PA Representative Donna Oberlander and US Congressman Glenn "GT" Thompson. The cost of the tickets is $25.00/person. There is an opportunity for individuals, businesses and organizations to sponsor tables for $200.00/table. For more information and reservations and tickets please contact Cindy Curran by Monday April 23rd at (814) 797-1321 or email cincurrran@gmail.com. |
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Clarion County Republicans announced this week their plans to warm up the frigid winter weather with their annual “Pizza, Politics and Petitions” event as they head into the 2018 Election season.
The “meet your candidate” session will be held in the meeting room of Structural Modulars Inc in Strattanville on Thursday, February 15, from 6-8 p.m. The CCRC will be providing pizza and beverages for those in attendance. All Republican voters are welcome to attend.
Chairman Rick Rathfon said the event, where prospective candidates have an opportunity to begin to gather signatures for a host of elective office nominations in the spring primary election, has proven to be a “popular and effective” method for the candidates to jump-start the name-gathering process.
The “meet your candidate” session will be held in the meeting room of Structural Modulars Inc in Strattanville on Thursday, February 15, from 6-8 p.m. The CCRC will be providing pizza and beverages for those in attendance. All Republican voters are welcome to attend.
Chairman Rick Rathfon said the event, where prospective candidates have an opportunity to begin to gather signatures for a host of elective office nominations in the spring primary election, has proven to be a “popular and effective” method for the candidates to jump-start the name-gathering process.
2017 CCRC Fall BanquetThe CCRC Fall Banquet will be held on Thursday October 19, 2017 at Trinity Point Church, Clarion, PA. Come enjoy the good company of Republican friends and a great meal catered by Sweet Basil Restaurant. The menu will feature Pasta Alfredo with chicken, Caesar Salad and Italian bread and dessert. The 6 p.m. dinner will be preceded by a 5-6 p.m. social hour featuring hors d’oeuvres and soft drinks, to a background of recorded music.
Speakers for the evening will be Judge Emil Giordano, candidate for the state Superior Court, and Dr. Rick Saccone, candidate for the U.S. Senate in 2018. State Senator Scott Hutchison and State Representative Donna Oberlander will be in attendance and will address the attendees Tickets for the event are priced at $30 per person or $50 a couple. Reservations may be made by calling CCRC Secretary Cindy Curran at 814-797-1321 or email cincurran@gmail.com or CCRC Chairman Rick Rathfon at 814-226-6605 or email mgkwand@gmail.com The registration deadline is Monday, October 16, 2017. Send payment to: Cindy Curran 465 Jefferson Road Knox, PA 16232 |
2017 CCRC Christmas Party
Fellow Republicans you are invited to the Clarion County Republican Committee's Christmas Party @ 6:00 PM on Tuesday December 12 at SMI (Structural Modulars Inc.), Strattanville, PA.
Come and enjoy good food and fellowship. Please bring a covered dish to share and your own tableware (plates and silverware). Beverages will be provided. Share this event with your family and friends. To RSVP or more information contact Cindy Curran at cincurran@gmail.com 2017 Election Season
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The Clarion County Republican party will hold its annual family picnic for party faithful on Thursday September 7 at the Clarion County Park in Paint Township. Registration for attendees will begin at 5:30 PM, with dinner at 6:00 PM.
Meat and beverages will be provided, and each attendee is requested to bring a covered dish to share with others who gather for food, fun and a “pep rally” focusing on the fall election. The event will also feature door prizes, and fun events will be scheduled for the kids.
Chairman Rick Rathfon is anticipating that some of state judicial candidates will be in attendance.
Meat and beverages will be provided, and each attendee is requested to bring a covered dish to share with others who gather for food, fun and a “pep rally” focusing on the fall election. The event will also feature door prizes, and fun events will be scheduled for the kids.
Chairman Rick Rathfon is anticipating that some of state judicial candidates will be in attendance.
Come Visit the CCRC Tent at the
Clarion County Fair
Come visit the CCRC tent during the Clarion County Fair July 23 - 29, 2017. Register to vote and get information about your Republican candidates for local and state office.
CCRC Spring Legislative Breakfast
An incumbent jurist seeking election to Pennsylvania’s highest court will be the featured speaker at the spring breakfast scheduled by the Clarion County Republican Committee, chairman Rick Rathfon announced this week.
Sallie Mundy, who practiced law for 20 years before being elected to the Pennsylvania Superior Court in 2009, will be the keynote speaker at the 7:30 a.m. breakfast to be held April 28 at Park Inn by Radisson, Rathfon said. She had been nominated in 2016 to fill a vacancy on the Supreme Court.
In addition to Mundy, party faithful attending the $25-a-plate gathering will also hear from party leaders who hold elective office on the county level as well as positions whose jurisdictions go beyond county boundaries, like State Senator Scott Hutchison and Representative Donna Oberlander.
Incumbent Sheriff Rex Munsee and District Judge Duane Quinn, both seeking reelection, will also present comments, as will Randall Stom and Rollie Burns, who are seeking the nomination to a four-year-term to succeed retiring county coroner Terry Shaffer.
Persons wishing to attend the breakfast should contact Cindy Curran, party committee secretary, at 814-797-1321 or by email at cincurran@gmail.com. The deadline for reservations, Rathfon said, is April 24.
Early in her career, Mundy had practiced law at a firm in Centre County, and she later practiced law in Philadelphia and its suburbs. In 2009 she became the only statewide elected official from the northern tied of the state.
She was born and reared n Tioga County where she said she was “raised to understand the values of faith, family and hard work.” She said she pledge to the public is to be “a justice for all.” She received her undergraduate degree at Washington and Jefferson College and her law degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of law. Mundy is the mother of five children, the oldest of whom is a freshman at The Citadel.
Sallie Mundy, who practiced law for 20 years before being elected to the Pennsylvania Superior Court in 2009, will be the keynote speaker at the 7:30 a.m. breakfast to be held April 28 at Park Inn by Radisson, Rathfon said. She had been nominated in 2016 to fill a vacancy on the Supreme Court.
In addition to Mundy, party faithful attending the $25-a-plate gathering will also hear from party leaders who hold elective office on the county level as well as positions whose jurisdictions go beyond county boundaries, like State Senator Scott Hutchison and Representative Donna Oberlander.
Incumbent Sheriff Rex Munsee and District Judge Duane Quinn, both seeking reelection, will also present comments, as will Randall Stom and Rollie Burns, who are seeking the nomination to a four-year-term to succeed retiring county coroner Terry Shaffer.
Persons wishing to attend the breakfast should contact Cindy Curran, party committee secretary, at 814-797-1321 or by email at cincurran@gmail.com. The deadline for reservations, Rathfon said, is April 24.
Early in her career, Mundy had practiced law at a firm in Centre County, and she later practiced law in Philadelphia and its suburbs. In 2009 she became the only statewide elected official from the northern tied of the state.
She was born and reared n Tioga County where she said she was “raised to understand the values of faith, family and hard work.” She said she pledge to the public is to be “a justice for all.” She received her undergraduate degree at Washington and Jefferson College and her law degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of law. Mundy is the mother of five children, the oldest of whom is a freshman at The Citadel.
Thanks to all of you that volunteered time at the polls on election day supporting our candidates. Your efforts where intrinsic to the victories that where achieved that day.
2016 CCRC CHRISTMAS PARTY
Fellow Republicans you are invited to the Clarion County Republican Committee's Christmas Party @ 6:00 PM on Tuesday December 13 at SMI (Structural Modulars Inc.), Strattanville, PA.
Come and enjoy good food and fellowship.
Please bring a covered dish to share and your own tableware (plates and silverware).
Beverages will be provided.
Share this event with your family and friends.
To RSVP or more information contact
Cindy Curran at cincurran@gmail.com
Come and enjoy good food and fellowship.
Please bring a covered dish to share and your own tableware (plates and silverware).
Beverages will be provided.
Share this event with your family and friends.
To RSVP or more information contact
Cindy Curran at cincurran@gmail.com
CCRC Headquarters
Front row L-R: Ted Tharan, Jeff Himes, Donna Oberlander, Cherie Gabreski, Tom McConnell. Back row L-R: Ron Switzer, Steve Allison, Wayne Brosius.
CCRC Presidential debate party
The Clarion County Republican Committee is hosting a Presidential Debate Party on Wednesday, October 19 at Clarion Oaks Golf Club in Oak Tree Lounge & Restaurant from 8:00 PM till 11:00 PM. The debate starts at 9:00. Cash bar for soft drinks, beer, wine and mixed drinks. Attendees are welcome to bring a snack to share. Bring your friends and enjoy the camaraderie of like minded individuals. |
The Clarion County Republican Committee has a headquarters at 505 Main Street, Clarion, PA. Persons interested in information on the November election candidates, as well as literature and advertising signs for those Republican candidates, can stop by our new office.
The headquarters is scheduled to be open Monday thru Friday 11 AM until 5:30 PM; Saturday 9:00 AM until 4:00 PM; closed Sunday except Sunday November 6 until the election, and persons who wish to contact the office may call 814-319-2744. We are looking for volunteers to help staff the headquarters. If you are interested in helping staff the headquarters, please contact Cindy Curran, CCRC Secretary, at cincurran@gmail.com There is a special invitation to party faithful to visit the CCRC headquarters on Saturday, October 1st starting at 9 AM, where a light breakfast will be available and where various candidates are expected to mingle with the crowd before the big ALF parade that starts at noon. CCRC Chairman Rick Rathfon said the campaign headquarters “is but a part of our effort to get the message out concerning this year’s general election, which on the national level may shape the destiny of our country for decades to come. While most of the attention is focused on the presidential race between GOP standard-bearer Donald Trump or Democrat Hillary Clinton, there are key races for U.S. Senate, State Senator, two U.S. Representatives who have portions of Clarion County in their respective districts, and state representative. Incumbent Congressman G.T. Thompson of State College and Mike Kelly of Butler represent the Fifth and Third Congressional Districts, respectively. For U.S. Senator, our Republican incumbent seeking election for a second six-year term is Pat Toomey, and incumbent State Senator Scott Hutchinson of Oil City joins Clarion County’s own Representative Donna Oberlander in seeking new two year terms for their respective offices.” |
The Clarion County Republican party will hold its annual family picnic for party faithful on Thursday September 15 at the Clarion County Park in Paint Township. Registration for attendees will begin at 5:30 PM, with dinner at 6:00 PM.
Meat and beverages will be provided, and each attendee is requested to bring a covered dish to share with others who gather for food, fun and a “pep rally” focusing on the fall election. The event will also feature door prizes, and fun events will be scheduled for the kids.
Chairman Rick Rathfon said confirmation has been received that Congressman Glenn “GT” Thompson, whose sprawling Fifth Congressional District includes a large section of Clarion County along with many other counties in western and central Pennsylvania, will be in attendance. Also currently booked for the gathering will be State Senator Scott Hutchison and State Representative Donna Oberlander.
Rathfon said he is still awaiting response from Senator John Rafferty, candidate for state attorney general, along with Otto Voit, candidate for state treasurer, and John Brown, the party’s standard bearer for auditor general. Congressman Mike Kelly, whose district includes southern Clarion County, has sent his regrets about not being able to attend because of a schedule conflict, Rathfon added.
Meat and beverages will be provided, and each attendee is requested to bring a covered dish to share with others who gather for food, fun and a “pep rally” focusing on the fall election. The event will also feature door prizes, and fun events will be scheduled for the kids.
Chairman Rick Rathfon said confirmation has been received that Congressman Glenn “GT” Thompson, whose sprawling Fifth Congressional District includes a large section of Clarion County along with many other counties in western and central Pennsylvania, will be in attendance. Also currently booked for the gathering will be State Senator Scott Hutchison and State Representative Donna Oberlander.
Rathfon said he is still awaiting response from Senator John Rafferty, candidate for state attorney general, along with Otto Voit, candidate for state treasurer, and John Brown, the party’s standard bearer for auditor general. Congressman Mike Kelly, whose district includes southern Clarion County, has sent his regrets about not being able to attend because of a schedule conflict, Rathfon added.
CLARION AREA SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS MEET WITH LAWMAKERS
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Small business owners from the Clarion area got a chance to voice their concerns about obstacles to having a thriving business with lawmakers at the federal and state level at the Kriebel Companies headquarters in Clarion on Friday.
Kevin Shivers, the Executive State Director of the National Federation of Independent Business, explained that the small business meeting was the 28th his group had held in Pennsylvania this year. “This is a chance for our members to talk with our elected representatives. It’s a starting point for our lawmakers to know what concerns and issues small business owners are facing,” Shivers said. “Too often small and independent businesses are busy running their operations to stay up-to-date on what’s going on in Harrisburg and Washington.” |
Many of the business owners present talked about having more affordable healthcare, particularly deductibles, better broadband access for their businesses and more money for education.Congressman Glenn Thompson, the U.S. Representative for Pennsylvania’s 5th congressional district, state Rep. Donna Oberlander and state Sen. Scott Hutchinson were on hand to answer some of questions and concerns.
Milissa Bauer, Executive Vice President of Kriebel Companies, spoke about how poor the broadband access is in so many parts of the area. “I think that would be one area that government could be very helpful in,” Bauer said. “It’s hard to believe how poor it can be in certain areas, and it’s a true hindrance to getting things done.”
“Also, we’re seeing our families dealing with the effects of Obamacare. They have higher deductibles, there are paying higher rates.”
Thompson said he didn’t see a lot of good things happening with Obamacare.
“We see insurance companies merging, which is kind of unheard of, hospitals merging, physician practices merging, so we have less competition. And, I think more competition in the private sector is how you have lower prices and higher quality,” Thompson said.
Another topic of discussion was the gas industry and its dealings with the state Department of Environmental Protection.
State Sen. Scott Hutchinson said he believes Pennsylvania’s future is tied to energy.
“We have so many sources of energy, and that is our competitive advantage. It can be used to provide cheap energy for businesses that want to relocate here, feed stock for businesses that rely on petroleum products for secondary processing. As a country, it makes the U.S. not dependent on volatile regions.”
The sky’s the limit if we do it the right way, and I do think we do have very stringent regulations on that in Pennsylvania and I think we should quit upping that ante and allow Pennsylvania to grow,” Hutchinson said.
Lisa Goth, President of the Charles Leach Agency, talked about education.
“I’m concerned with the lack of funding for education in our area,” Goth said. “People are making choices on where to live and work based on the quality of education their kids can get.”
Milissa Bauer, Executive Vice President of Kriebel Companies, spoke about how poor the broadband access is in so many parts of the area. “I think that would be one area that government could be very helpful in,” Bauer said. “It’s hard to believe how poor it can be in certain areas, and it’s a true hindrance to getting things done.”
“Also, we’re seeing our families dealing with the effects of Obamacare. They have higher deductibles, there are paying higher rates.”
Thompson said he didn’t see a lot of good things happening with Obamacare.
“We see insurance companies merging, which is kind of unheard of, hospitals merging, physician practices merging, so we have less competition. And, I think more competition in the private sector is how you have lower prices and higher quality,” Thompson said.
Another topic of discussion was the gas industry and its dealings with the state Department of Environmental Protection.
State Sen. Scott Hutchinson said he believes Pennsylvania’s future is tied to energy.
“We have so many sources of energy, and that is our competitive advantage. It can be used to provide cheap energy for businesses that want to relocate here, feed stock for businesses that rely on petroleum products for secondary processing. As a country, it makes the U.S. not dependent on volatile regions.”
The sky’s the limit if we do it the right way, and I do think we do have very stringent regulations on that in Pennsylvania and I think we should quit upping that ante and allow Pennsylvania to grow,” Hutchinson said.
Lisa Goth, President of the Charles Leach Agency, talked about education.
“I’m concerned with the lack of funding for education in our area,” Goth said. “People are making choices on where to live and work based on the quality of education their kids can get.”
CCRC precinct committee persons
If you are interested in being involved with national, state and local politics and serving the citizens of your municipality as a Precinct Committee-person, please contact CCRC President Rick Rathfon or CCRC Secretary Cindy Curran.
There are 41 voting precincts in Clarion County and each precinct is allowed 2 Committee-persons. With the importance of the upcoming 2016 elections the Clarion County Republican Committee desires to insure that every voting precinct is represented with Committee-persons.
Have questions or concerns, your are invited to attended our monthly meetings at 6:00 PM on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at the Park Inn by Radisson in Clarion. Please our calendar for all events.
CCRC spring Breakfast
CCRC Chairman Rick Rathfon is pleased to announce that the keynote speaker at the Clarion County Republican Committee Annual Spring Breakfast is US Senator Pat Toomey. All are invited to attend the breakfast.
The event is scheduled on Friday April 22 at the Park Inn by Radisson, starting at 7:30 AM, Rathfon said. Persons planning to attend are requested to make reservations with party secretary Cindy Curran. Curran may be reached at 814-797-1321. Payment for reservations, at $25 per person, may be made on the morning of the event, Rathfon noted. There are also opportunities to be table sponsors at the cost of $200.00/table which seats 8 persons.
Please check back at a later time for information concerning other candidates that may be attending the breakfast.
The event is scheduled on Friday April 22 at the Park Inn by Radisson, starting at 7:30 AM, Rathfon said. Persons planning to attend are requested to make reservations with party secretary Cindy Curran. Curran may be reached at 814-797-1321. Payment for reservations, at $25 per person, may be made on the morning of the event, Rathfon noted. There are also opportunities to be table sponsors at the cost of $200.00/table which seats 8 persons.
Please check back at a later time for information concerning other candidates that may be attending the breakfast.
Pizza, politics & petitions
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Clarion County Republicans announced this week their plans to warm up the frigid winter weather with their annual “Pizza, Politics and Petitions” event as they head into the 2016 Election season.
The “meet your candidate” session will be held in the meeting room of Structural Modulars Inc in Strattanville on Wednesday, Feb. 3, from 6-8 p.m. The CCRC will be providing pizza and beverages for those in attendance. All Republican voters are welcome to attend.
Chairman Rick Rathfon said the event, where prospective candidates have an opportunity to begin to gather signatures for a host of elective office nominations in the spring primary election, has proven to be a “popular and effective” method for the candidates to jump-start the name-gathering process.
“We enter the major election season not only buoyed up by our strong success in last year’s election, where the Republicans were successful in garnering all county courthouse offices available to our party, but also because we sense a very real opportunity to join with the majority of other thinking Americans to take control of the White House and keep both houses of Congress. It is essential that our nation is set on the right course after two terms of the Obama presidential fiasco.” Rathfon added.
In the 2016 election season, Clarion County voters will see five incumbent Republican candidates on the ballot behind the still-to-be-determined presidential nominee, whose identity will be sealed in this summer’s national GOP convention in Cleveland.
Incumbents returning to seek new terms in county voting this year include U.S. Senator Pat Toomey, U.S. Representatives G.T. Thompson (Fifth District) and Mike Kelly (Third District), State Senator Scott Hutchison and State Representative Donna Oberlander.
On the local precinct level, the county Republican committee positions are also up for election this year. “We encourage interested party members to consider contributing to our cause by seeking office at the local level so we can further solidify our grass-roots campaign structure,” the party leader concluded.
The “meet your candidate” session will be held in the meeting room of Structural Modulars Inc in Strattanville on Wednesday, Feb. 3, from 6-8 p.m. The CCRC will be providing pizza and beverages for those in attendance. All Republican voters are welcome to attend.
Chairman Rick Rathfon said the event, where prospective candidates have an opportunity to begin to gather signatures for a host of elective office nominations in the spring primary election, has proven to be a “popular and effective” method for the candidates to jump-start the name-gathering process.
“We enter the major election season not only buoyed up by our strong success in last year’s election, where the Republicans were successful in garnering all county courthouse offices available to our party, but also because we sense a very real opportunity to join with the majority of other thinking Americans to take control of the White House and keep both houses of Congress. It is essential that our nation is set on the right course after two terms of the Obama presidential fiasco.” Rathfon added.
In the 2016 election season, Clarion County voters will see five incumbent Republican candidates on the ballot behind the still-to-be-determined presidential nominee, whose identity will be sealed in this summer’s national GOP convention in Cleveland.
Incumbents returning to seek new terms in county voting this year include U.S. Senator Pat Toomey, U.S. Representatives G.T. Thompson (Fifth District) and Mike Kelly (Third District), State Senator Scott Hutchison and State Representative Donna Oberlander.
On the local precinct level, the county Republican committee positions are also up for election this year. “We encourage interested party members to consider contributing to our cause by seeking office at the local level so we can further solidify our grass-roots campaign structure,” the party leader concluded.
Glenn "GT" thompson Kick-off Tour
Congressman Glenn "GT" Thompson will be making a stop at the Park Inn by Radisson in Clarion on Friday January 22 at 7:30 AM. Breakfast will be served. The Campaign stop will focus on health care issues. Everyone is encouraged to attend.
CCRC Christmas Party
Fellow Republicans you are invited to the Clarion County Republican Committee's Christmas Party at 6:00 PM on Tuesday, December 8, 2015 at Structural Modulars Inc., Strattanville, PA
Come and enjoy good food and fellowship.
Please bring a covered dish to share.
To RSVP or more information contact Cindy Curran at cincurran@gmail.com
Come and enjoy good food and fellowship.
Please bring a covered dish to share.
To RSVP or more information contact Cindy Curran at cincurran@gmail.com
clarion chamber & CCEDC
"fall breakfast with the candidates"
Tuesday October 27, 2015
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The Clarion Area Chamber of Business and Industry and the Clarion County Economic Development Corporation is hosting their "Fall Breakfast with the Candidates" from 7:30--9:00 AM Tuesday, October 27, at the Park Inn by Radisson in Clarion. The cost of the breakfast is $20.
Republican, Democratic and Independent candidates for Clarion County Commissioner and Republican and Democratic candidates for Clarion County Treasurer will have the opportunity to speak. Each candidate will be given time to present their platform. Those individuals attending the breakfast may have an opportunity to ask questions to the candidates. For more information, please contact the Clarion Area Chamber of Business and Industry office at 226-9161, or email them at info@clarionpa.com or download registration form below. |
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clarion county republican committee
Fall banquet--Thursday October 15, 2015
A veteran Western Pennsylvania judge who has been climbing the judicial ladder after serving for more than a quarter of a century as a trail lawyer will address Clarion County Republicans at their annual fall dinner on Oct. 15, it was announced this week by party chair Rick Rathfon.
Judge Judy Olson, who has been serving on the state’s Superior Court since 2009, will address the party faithful when they convene at the Clarion Moose Lodge, Rathfon said, noting that the featured speaker is an “outstanding judge, lawyer and orator” who is now a candidate for the State Supreme Court after she had the successful run six years ago for her present judicial position.
The event is open to party registrants at a fee of $25 each, it was announced, and those wishing to attend are requested to contact party secretary Cindy Curran at 797-1321 or by email at cincurran@gmail.com . Reservations may also be made by contacting Sue Leonard, coordinator of arrangements for the dinner, at either 814-229-2821 or email at asueleonard@hotmail.com
The deadline for dinner reservations has been set for Oct. 10, but the planners made accommodations for those who miss the deadline. Late registrants may pay at the door on the evening of the event, Leonard said.. The social hour will begin at 5:30 p.m., with the dinner to start an hour later.
Olson, a lifelong resident of Pennsylvania, has decided thousands of appeals in cases dealing with criminal law, civil law, family law, statutory law and constitutional law. Prior to her election to the Superior Court, Olson served on the Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County, Civil Division, where she presided over numerous civil matters.
The Pennsylvania Bar Association’s judicial evaluation commission said Olson is a “keen legal thinker…who started her legal career as a highly-regarded legal scholar,” and that her “high level of integrity and a congenial, courteous and professional demean…has been praised by colleagues, advocates and court staff.”
In addition to her commitment to her legal career, she has served her community, devoting time and effort to various organizations, including Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, the American Heart Association, St. Francis University and her church. She and her husband of 33 years are the parents of two children.
Judge Judy Olson, who has been serving on the state’s Superior Court since 2009, will address the party faithful when they convene at the Clarion Moose Lodge, Rathfon said, noting that the featured speaker is an “outstanding judge, lawyer and orator” who is now a candidate for the State Supreme Court after she had the successful run six years ago for her present judicial position.
The event is open to party registrants at a fee of $25 each, it was announced, and those wishing to attend are requested to contact party secretary Cindy Curran at 797-1321 or by email at cincurran@gmail.com . Reservations may also be made by contacting Sue Leonard, coordinator of arrangements for the dinner, at either 814-229-2821 or email at asueleonard@hotmail.com
The deadline for dinner reservations has been set for Oct. 10, but the planners made accommodations for those who miss the deadline. Late registrants may pay at the door on the evening of the event, Leonard said.. The social hour will begin at 5:30 p.m., with the dinner to start an hour later.
Olson, a lifelong resident of Pennsylvania, has decided thousands of appeals in cases dealing with criminal law, civil law, family law, statutory law and constitutional law. Prior to her election to the Superior Court, Olson served on the Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County, Civil Division, where she presided over numerous civil matters.
The Pennsylvania Bar Association’s judicial evaluation commission said Olson is a “keen legal thinker…who started her legal career as a highly-regarded legal scholar,” and that her “high level of integrity and a congenial, courteous and professional demean…has been praised by colleagues, advocates and court staff.”
In addition to her commitment to her legal career, she has served her community, devoting time and effort to various organizations, including Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, the American Heart Association, St. Francis University and her church. She and her husband of 33 years are the parents of two children.
2015 ccrc fall picnic
State Superior Court Judge Judy Olson (second from right), a candidate for the state Supreme Court, joined Clarion County Republicans at their annual picnic. Pictured L-R are Taylor McConnell; Tom McConnell, GOP candidate for county treasurer; incumbent prothonotary Jeff Himes; CCRC chairman Rick Rathfon; Judge Olson and incumbent register and recorder Greg Mortimer, who served as chair for the annual gathering.
Clarion County Republican voters had more than the usual picnic fare to chew on at their recent annual gathering of party faithful, and their choices were similar to the selections in many states throughout the country, party leaders have reported.
The cross-section of GOP voters attending the annual party picnic, in a straw poll, indicated the majority at the event currently favor two political “outsiders” as the party’s nominee in the 2016 presidential election, according to an announcement by Greg Mortimer, long-time county register and recorder, who was chair of the gathering held Sept. 3 in the county park in Paint Township.
In the sampling of the voters present, Mortimer announced that 11 of the current 17 candidates seeking the party’s nomination in the spring 2016 primary elections received some support, and leading all candidates was Dr. Ben Carson, a retired pediatric neurosurgeon who rose to national attention two years ago when he was the featured speaker as the annual presidential prayer breakfast held in the nation’s capital.
Carson was the favorite of 35 percent of the picnic attendees, the poll revealed, while Donald Trump, billionaire real estate developer, finished second with 24 percent of the votes. Finishing in a tie for third was another political outsider, former computer company executive Carly Fiorina, and current Ohio governor John Kasich, each with nine percent.
Coming in fifth was former Pennsylvania U.S. senator Rick Santorum who received six percent of ballots cast. Two Floridians—current U.S. senator Marco Rubio and former governor Jeb Bush—tied with four percent of the votes.
Rounding out the straw poll voting were Wisconsin governor Scott Walker, Texas U.S. Senator Ted Cruz, former Arkansas governor Mike Huckabee and current New Jersey governor Chris Christie. Each received two percent of the votes, while the remaining candidates in the field received no voter support.
In other business at the gathering, GOP candidates for office in this November’s election, as well as current incumbent office-holders, had opportunities to speak. Visit our photos page for more pictures of the event.
The cross-section of GOP voters attending the annual party picnic, in a straw poll, indicated the majority at the event currently favor two political “outsiders” as the party’s nominee in the 2016 presidential election, according to an announcement by Greg Mortimer, long-time county register and recorder, who was chair of the gathering held Sept. 3 in the county park in Paint Township.
In the sampling of the voters present, Mortimer announced that 11 of the current 17 candidates seeking the party’s nomination in the spring 2016 primary elections received some support, and leading all candidates was Dr. Ben Carson, a retired pediatric neurosurgeon who rose to national attention two years ago when he was the featured speaker as the annual presidential prayer breakfast held in the nation’s capital.
Carson was the favorite of 35 percent of the picnic attendees, the poll revealed, while Donald Trump, billionaire real estate developer, finished second with 24 percent of the votes. Finishing in a tie for third was another political outsider, former computer company executive Carly Fiorina, and current Ohio governor John Kasich, each with nine percent.
Coming in fifth was former Pennsylvania U.S. senator Rick Santorum who received six percent of ballots cast. Two Floridians—current U.S. senator Marco Rubio and former governor Jeb Bush—tied with four percent of the votes.
Rounding out the straw poll voting were Wisconsin governor Scott Walker, Texas U.S. Senator Ted Cruz, former Arkansas governor Mike Huckabee and current New Jersey governor Chris Christie. Each received two percent of the votes, while the remaining candidates in the field received no voter support.
In other business at the gathering, GOP candidates for office in this November’s election, as well as current incumbent office-holders, had opportunities to speak. Visit our photos page for more pictures of the event.
2015 ccrc fall picnic
Judge Judy Olson of Allegheny County
Clarion County Republican voters attending the party’s
annual picnic on Sept. 3 will have more than fried chicken, roast beef, or
other culinary offerings to look forward to, the event’s chairman announced
this week.
Greg Mortimer, longtime register and recorder at the county courthouse, announced that two new features have been added to the event’s schedule, which will be held at the Clarion County Park in Paint Township starting at 6 p.m.
Added to the agenda for the get-together, Mortimer said, will be a straw poll to sample how the party faithful view the favorites for the party’s presidential nomination in 2016 as well as a scheduled appearance by a party nominee from Western Pennsylvania for the state Supreme Court.
These additions to the evening’s agenda, he said, add to the announced scheduled attendance of U.S. Representative Glenn Thompson of the Fifth Congressional District, State Senator Scott Hutchison and State Representative Donna Oberlander. Congressman Mike Kelly of the Third Congressional District, which includes the southern portion of the county, has also been invited but has not yet committed to the event, Mortimer added.
Mortimer acknowledged that the wide field of GOP presidential hopefuls has already generated strong interest in the 2016 national election, and county party faithful at the picnic will cast preference ballots to see if their leanings correspond to the current standings for the 16 candidates in the field. “We know what the polls show in a host of states, and now we will be able to learn in this straw poll if our county residents share similar sentiments as those indicated in various states—and we are still 15 months away from the general election where a successor will be chosen to Barack Obama.”
Also to be featured at the gathering, he said, is the anticipated appearance of Judge Judy Olson of Allegheny County, who has been serving on the state’s Superior Court since 2005, and in that role she has decided thousands of appeals in cases dealing with criminal law, civil law, family law, statutory law and constitutional law.
Before serving on the bench, she practiced for more than 25 years as a trial lawyer, handling cases for plaintiffs and defendants throughout the Commonwealth and the United States.
The Pennsylvania Bar Association Judicial Evaluation Commission report said Olson is a “keen legal thinker…who started her legal career as a highly-regarded legal scholar” and said she has a “high level of integrity and a congenial, courteous and professional demeanor, which has been praised by colleagues, advocates and court staff.”
County party chairman Rick Rathfon reminded Republican voters attending the event are asked to bring a covered dish to share with others, while the party will provide meats, beverages and table service. Adults will be assessed $5 each while children will be admitted free.
Greg Mortimer, longtime register and recorder at the county courthouse, announced that two new features have been added to the event’s schedule, which will be held at the Clarion County Park in Paint Township starting at 6 p.m.
Added to the agenda for the get-together, Mortimer said, will be a straw poll to sample how the party faithful view the favorites for the party’s presidential nomination in 2016 as well as a scheduled appearance by a party nominee from Western Pennsylvania for the state Supreme Court.
These additions to the evening’s agenda, he said, add to the announced scheduled attendance of U.S. Representative Glenn Thompson of the Fifth Congressional District, State Senator Scott Hutchison and State Representative Donna Oberlander. Congressman Mike Kelly of the Third Congressional District, which includes the southern portion of the county, has also been invited but has not yet committed to the event, Mortimer added.
Mortimer acknowledged that the wide field of GOP presidential hopefuls has already generated strong interest in the 2016 national election, and county party faithful at the picnic will cast preference ballots to see if their leanings correspond to the current standings for the 16 candidates in the field. “We know what the polls show in a host of states, and now we will be able to learn in this straw poll if our county residents share similar sentiments as those indicated in various states—and we are still 15 months away from the general election where a successor will be chosen to Barack Obama.”
Also to be featured at the gathering, he said, is the anticipated appearance of Judge Judy Olson of Allegheny County, who has been serving on the state’s Superior Court since 2005, and in that role she has decided thousands of appeals in cases dealing with criminal law, civil law, family law, statutory law and constitutional law.
Before serving on the bench, she practiced for more than 25 years as a trial lawyer, handling cases for plaintiffs and defendants throughout the Commonwealth and the United States.
The Pennsylvania Bar Association Judicial Evaluation Commission report said Olson is a “keen legal thinker…who started her legal career as a highly-regarded legal scholar” and said she has a “high level of integrity and a congenial, courteous and professional demeanor, which has been praised by colleagues, advocates and court staff.”
County party chairman Rick Rathfon reminded Republican voters attending the event are asked to bring a covered dish to share with others, while the party will provide meats, beverages and table service. Adults will be assessed $5 each while children will be admitted free.
2015 ccrc fall picnic
Photograph from 2014 CCRC Fall Picnic.
The Clarion County Republican party will hold its annual picnic this year on Thursday September 3rd, with the event to be an integral part of the party’s “GOP Victory Project". The picnic is slated as the kickoff of the fall campaign season, and the get-together will be held in the Clarion County Park in Paint Township, beginning at 6 p.m.
The cost to attend will be $5 for adults, with children attending free. Attendees are encouraged to bring a covered dish to share. The county GOP organization will provide the meats, beverages and table service.
All Republican candidates vying for county offices this fall are scheduled to be in attendance, including commissioner candidates Wayne Brosius and Ted Tharan, and treasurer candidate Tom McConnell.
Also invited to attend are Congressman Glenn Thompson of the 5th Congressional District, which includes central and northern Clarion County; Congressman Mike Kelly of Butler, whose district includes southern Clarion County in the 3rd Congressional District; State Senator Scott Hutchison and Representative Donna Oberlander.
Additionally, it was announced that statewide judicial candidates have been invited to attend, including Supreme Court candidate judges Judy Olson, Michael George and Anne Covey; Superior Court candidate Emil Giordano, and Commonwealth Court candidate Paul Lalley. All these candidates are currently judges in various jurisdictions of the state.
Greg Mortimer, longtime Clarion County Register and Recorder and chair of the picnic planning committee, said a special invitation has been extended to U.S. Senator Pat Toomey to attend the annual picnic of party faithful.
Expanding on the “GOP Victory Project” that includes the Sept. 3 event, Mortimer said “this new fund-raising endeavor for the county GOP seeks to secure contributions from committed Clarion County conservatives to not only win all Clarion County row offices this fall but to lay the foundation in our county to support the eventual GOP presidential nominee in 2016.”
County GOP chair Rick Rathfon urged strong participation in the fall kickoff campaign for all county Republican voters, challenging them to rally around not only the party and what it represents, but around the candidates who represent the conservative cause in this the general election in November.
CCRC hosting Rod Eccles Tuesday july 14
The Clarion County Republican Committee will be hosting conservative talk show host Rod Eccles at their monthly meeting on Tuesday July 14th. Their meeting begins at 6:00 PM and is held at the Park Inn by Radisson in Clarion. The public is invited to come and hear Rod speak. Attendees at the event will be able to order dinner selections on a “Dutch treat” basis through the Inn’s dining service. The food service orders will be individually handled and diners will eat while the session goes on.
Rod is the Coolest, Most Politically Incorrect, Conservative Black Man on the Planet. A lover and protector of Liberty, Freedom and the US Constitution, Rod tells the truth from a logical and common sense point of view. His fast growing talk show can be heard Monday Through Friday 7pm to 9pm Eastern Time on the Blog Talk Radio site.
Rod invites everyone to share their ideas and opinion on the issues of the day and current political events. But he warns those who express those opinions that they better be able to back up their arguments with facts and logic not emotion. Rod welcomes your opinions and challenges you to express them and back them up. Rod's web site is www.rodeccles.net
Facebook page is www.facebook.com/TheRodEcclesShow
Persons planning to attend the event are asked to contact either CCRC Chairman Rick Rathfon at 814-227-5692 or CCRC Secretary Cindy Curran at 814-221-0709 to enable the planners to anticipate the size of the expected audience.
2015 CCrc spring breakfast
(Photo above: Attending were State Senator Scott Hutchinson, Vice Chair Ron “Stretch” Switzer, State Representative Donna Oberlander, and Chair Rick Rathfon.)
clarion county republican breakfast
Clarion County Republicans will have an opportunity to hear brief presentations from their party’s primary election candidates for county commissioner, as well as other county-wide positions, at the annual Spring Breakfast scheduled for May 1, county chairman Rick Rathfon announced this week.
The event is scheduled at the Radisson Park Inn (formerly Holiday Inn), starting at 7:30 a.m., Rathfon said, with persons planning to attend requested to make reservations with party secretary Cindy Curran. Curran may be reached at 814-797-1321. Payment for reservations, at $25 each, may be made on the morning of the event, Rathfon noted.
The commissioner candidates seeking the party’s endorsement for the two primary nominations are incumbent Wayne Brosius of Strattanville, Ted Tharan of Knox, Edith (Edie) Quinn of Corsica, Bob Gourley of New Bethlehem, Kelly Rea Stroup of Clarion, Angi Keller of New Bethlehem and Dave Hrisak of Clarion.
Each participating commissioner candidate will be able to make brief presentations and the audience will have opportunities to ask questions of the hopefuls.
In addition, party candidates for other county-wide positions will also be introduced, the party leader noted. They are Jeff Himes of Fairmount City, the incumbent prothonotary; Greg Mortimer of Rimersburg, incumbent register and recorder; Tom McConnell of Clarion and Steve Alison of Fairmount City, seeking the nomination for county treasurer; Mark Aaron of Fairmount City, incumbent district attorney; Timothy P. Schill of Lucinda, incumbent district judge, and incumbent Sue Leonard of Clarion and Ted Minich of Hawthorn, seeking the two party slots for county auditor nomination.
Aside from the county-wide slots, voters will select party hopeful for numerous local positions including borough councils, township supervisors, municipal auditors, school boards. In limited municipalities, constable posts will also be on the ballot.
The event is scheduled at the Radisson Park Inn (formerly Holiday Inn), starting at 7:30 a.m., Rathfon said, with persons planning to attend requested to make reservations with party secretary Cindy Curran. Curran may be reached at 814-797-1321. Payment for reservations, at $25 each, may be made on the morning of the event, Rathfon noted.
The commissioner candidates seeking the party’s endorsement for the two primary nominations are incumbent Wayne Brosius of Strattanville, Ted Tharan of Knox, Edith (Edie) Quinn of Corsica, Bob Gourley of New Bethlehem, Kelly Rea Stroup of Clarion, Angi Keller of New Bethlehem and Dave Hrisak of Clarion.
Each participating commissioner candidate will be able to make brief presentations and the audience will have opportunities to ask questions of the hopefuls.
In addition, party candidates for other county-wide positions will also be introduced, the party leader noted. They are Jeff Himes of Fairmount City, the incumbent prothonotary; Greg Mortimer of Rimersburg, incumbent register and recorder; Tom McConnell of Clarion and Steve Alison of Fairmount City, seeking the nomination for county treasurer; Mark Aaron of Fairmount City, incumbent district attorney; Timothy P. Schill of Lucinda, incumbent district judge, and incumbent Sue Leonard of Clarion and Ted Minich of Hawthorn, seeking the two party slots for county auditor nomination.
Aside from the county-wide slots, voters will select party hopeful for numerous local positions including borough councils, township supervisors, municipal auditors, school boards. In limited municipalities, constable posts will also be on the ballot.
Lincoln day pizza & petitions
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Thanks to all the brave souls who ventured out on Thursday, February 19, 2015 from 6-8:00 PM to the Clarion County Republican Committee Pizza & Petition event. They had opportunity to meet various candidates for office, enjoy some pizza and to sign petitions to place the candidates name on the primary ballot. To view photos of this event, go to the photos page or click on button below. This event was sponsored by the Clarion County Republican Committee.
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Webinar offered on running for local office
For all those people who have ever thought about serving on their school board, borough council or township board, here's the chance to learn how to do it. Penn State Extension is offering a webinar "Toss Your Hat in the Ring" from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday February 9.
The program includes: An overview of Pennsylvania local government and the responsibilities of a township supervisor, a borough council member, and a school board director. Instructions on how to run, including filing a petition, reporting campaign expenses and other important information. The webinar won't offer campaign tips or strategies; rather the focus is on understanding the roles, responsibilities and personal rewards that come with public service.
"The people who run our local governments are our friends and neighbors people just like us," explained Judy Chambers, Penn State Extension educator. "You don't need special training or experience to serve your township, borough or school district. If you're interested in serving, care about your community, and are willing to learn on the job, we'd like to encourage you to toss your hat in the ring."
In addition to the webinar, Extension is offering a two-hour workshop version of the program in 16 locations this winter. All workshops will run from 7 to 9 p.m. The fee for webinar or workshop is $25 per person. Details and registration information is available by visiting http://extension.psu.edu/community/ecd/courses/toss-your-hat-in-the-ring or by contacting Judy Chambers, Penn State Extension chambers@psu.edu or at 717-334-6271.
The program includes: An overview of Pennsylvania local government and the responsibilities of a township supervisor, a borough council member, and a school board director. Instructions on how to run, including filing a petition, reporting campaign expenses and other important information. The webinar won't offer campaign tips or strategies; rather the focus is on understanding the roles, responsibilities and personal rewards that come with public service.
"The people who run our local governments are our friends and neighbors people just like us," explained Judy Chambers, Penn State Extension educator. "You don't need special training or experience to serve your township, borough or school district. If you're interested in serving, care about your community, and are willing to learn on the job, we'd like to encourage you to toss your hat in the ring."
In addition to the webinar, Extension is offering a two-hour workshop version of the program in 16 locations this winter. All workshops will run from 7 to 9 p.m. The fee for webinar or workshop is $25 per person. Details and registration information is available by visiting http://extension.psu.edu/community/ecd/courses/toss-your-hat-in-the-ring or by contacting Judy Chambers, Penn State Extension chambers@psu.edu or at 717-334-6271.
Former Clarion County Republican committee chairman
and state committeeman passes away
Donald L. Stroup, 87, of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, formerly of Clarion, and Jupiter, Florida, died Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2014.
Born March 13, 1927, he was the son of the late Arthur L. and Edith P. Elder Stroup.
He graduated from Clarion Area High School in 1945 and attended Clarion Normal School.
He was married Jan. 12, 1951, to Norma L. Rea, and she survives in Myrtle Beach.
A veteran of World War II, Don was a staff sergeant in the U.S. Army Air Corps, having served in the Philippines.
Don was active in the Clarion community all his life. He was the first president of the Clarion Area Chamber of Commerce, was Citizen of the Year in 1987, and was very proud of being one of the original founders of the Autumn Leaf Festival.
He served as a school board director and school board president for Clarion Area School District for many years and later served as a trustee at Clarion University.
Don was active in the Republican Party and served as the Clarion County chairman and a state committeeman, and he became Congressman Albert Johnson's campaign manager.
While a resident of Clarion, Don was a member of First Presbyterian Church. While living in Jupiter he attended Jupiter First Church.
In addition to his wife, Don is survived by six children, Sharron Martin and her husband Rich of Clarion, Randy Stroup and his wife Sally of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, Jean Stroup and her friend Rob Varner of East Brady, John Stroup and his wife Barb of Clarion, Susie Graham and her husband Steve of Royal Oak, Maryland, and Mark Stroup and his wife Elizabeth of London, England; 15 grandchildren, Katie, John, George, Brad, Will, Julie, Kelly, John, Chip, Jack, Alec, Max, Benjamin, Thomas and Piper; and seven great-grandchildren.
Born March 13, 1927, he was the son of the late Arthur L. and Edith P. Elder Stroup.
He graduated from Clarion Area High School in 1945 and attended Clarion Normal School.
He was married Jan. 12, 1951, to Norma L. Rea, and she survives in Myrtle Beach.
A veteran of World War II, Don was a staff sergeant in the U.S. Army Air Corps, having served in the Philippines.
Don was active in the Clarion community all his life. He was the first president of the Clarion Area Chamber of Commerce, was Citizen of the Year in 1987, and was very proud of being one of the original founders of the Autumn Leaf Festival.
He served as a school board director and school board president for Clarion Area School District for many years and later served as a trustee at Clarion University.
Don was active in the Republican Party and served as the Clarion County chairman and a state committeeman, and he became Congressman Albert Johnson's campaign manager.
While a resident of Clarion, Don was a member of First Presbyterian Church. While living in Jupiter he attended Jupiter First Church.
In addition to his wife, Don is survived by six children, Sharron Martin and her husband Rich of Clarion, Randy Stroup and his wife Sally of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, Jean Stroup and her friend Rob Varner of East Brady, John Stroup and his wife Barb of Clarion, Susie Graham and her husband Steve of Royal Oak, Maryland, and Mark Stroup and his wife Elizabeth of London, England; 15 grandchildren, Katie, John, George, Brad, Will, Julie, Kelly, John, Chip, Jack, Alec, Max, Benjamin, Thomas and Piper; and seven great-grandchildren.
the attendees at the ccrc Fall banquet were challenged and inspired
The attendees at the CCRC Fall Banquet had an opportunity to visit with Governor Tom Corbett and hear him speak about his vision for the future generations of Pennsylvania. He asked for their support in reaching those voters that have not made their choice for the leadership of this great state. He asked the attendees if they could give 25 minutes a day from now till election day to talk with their family, neighbors, friends, coworkers and others in their community to share his vision for the future generations.
Keynote speaker Vonne Andring, Director of Coalitions for Governor Tom Corbett’s reelection campaign, shared how her service in the military as a former paratrooper and combat veteran with the Army’s 82nd Airborne Division influenced her life and taught her about great leadership. She told the audience that is leadership that Tom Corbett brings to the office of Governor of Pennsylvania and asked that those in attendance to be faithful and diligent to relect Governor Tom Corbett on Tuesday November 4, 2014.
Keynote speaker Vonne Andring, Director of Coalitions for Governor Tom Corbett’s reelection campaign, shared how her service in the military as a former paratrooper and combat veteran with the Army’s 82nd Airborne Division influenced her life and taught her about great leadership. She told the audience that is leadership that Tom Corbett brings to the office of Governor of Pennsylvania and asked that those in attendance to be faithful and diligent to relect Governor Tom Corbett on Tuesday November 4, 2014.
Your vote for our Republican candidates and help at the polling locations on Tuesday November 4, 2014 is greatly needed to return our nation to the principles established by our founding fathers. Please contact Anita Lahr at 814-227-6665 or ajlahr@hotmail.com if you can serve at a polling location for even a few hours on that day.
Clarion County LVW candidate forum--Tuesday October 28, 2014
Democratic candidate
Kerith Strano Taylor
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The League of Women Voters of Clarion County is sponsoring a debate between Republican Congressman Glenn "GT" Thompson and Democratic candidate Kerith Strano Taylor, candidates for the 5th Congressional District, on Tuesday, October 28, at 7:00 pm at the Main Street Center in Clarion. The CU Young Democrats and College Republicans are cosponsoring this event. The public is welcome and encouraged to attend with questions about Congressional issues. Drinks and light refreshments will be served.
It would be great to fill the audience with "GT" supporters that evening. Please plan to attend. |
Republican Congressman Glenn "GT" Thompson
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clarion county republican committee
Fall banquet--Thursday October 23, 2014
The Clarion County Republican Committee will be hosting their Fall Banquet on Thursday October 23, 2014 at the Loyal Order of Moose, 401 Grand Avenue Ext, Clarion, PA. Social hour begins at 5 p.m.
Governor Tom Corbett will be speaking at 5:30 PM. Tom Corbett was inaugurated as the 46th Governor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania on January 18th, 2011. In his first year in office, Governor Corbett eliminated a $4 billion budget deficit without raising taxes. Over the course of the past three years, Governor Corbett has created nearly 150,000 jobs and invested more state funding in our schools than any Governor in history.
Governor Tom Corbett will be speaking at 5:30 PM. Tom Corbett was inaugurated as the 46th Governor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania on January 18th, 2011. In his first year in office, Governor Corbett eliminated a $4 billion budget deficit without raising taxes. Over the course of the past three years, Governor Corbett has created nearly 150,000 jobs and invested more state funding in our schools than any Governor in history.
Guest Speaker is Renee Amoore, Deputy Chairman of the Republican Party of Pennsylvania. Ms. Amoore is founder and president of The Amoore Group, which includes Amoore Health Systems, Inc., 521 Management Group, Inc., and Ramsey Educational and Development Institute, Inc. These companies provide economic development and job creation opportunities, government liaison, marketing and public relations services at both corporate and educational training programs.
An energetic leader, she has been active in many professional and community organizations. They include the NAACP, the American Legion Auxiliary, Negro Business and Professional Women, Martin Luther King, Jr. Association, both Philadelphia and King of Prussia Chambers of Commerce, National Association of Women Business Owners, African American Museum Board of Directors, Drexel University Board of Trustees and Elkins Park Hospital Board of Trustees. She hosts a community service oriented talk radio show on WHAT-FM.
Tickets are $25.00/person. Reservations must be made by: October 17, 2014
They may be purchased from Anita Lahr at 814-227-6665 or ajlahr@hotmail.com, or from Cindy Curran, CCRC secretary, at 814-797-1321 or cincurran@gmail.com.
An energetic leader, she has been active in many professional and community organizations. They include the NAACP, the American Legion Auxiliary, Negro Business and Professional Women, Martin Luther King, Jr. Association, both Philadelphia and King of Prussia Chambers of Commerce, National Association of Women Business Owners, African American Museum Board of Directors, Drexel University Board of Trustees and Elkins Park Hospital Board of Trustees. She hosts a community service oriented talk radio show on WHAT-FM.
Tickets are $25.00/person. Reservations must be made by: October 17, 2014
They may be purchased from Anita Lahr at 814-227-6665 or ajlahr@hotmail.com, or from Cindy Curran, CCRC secretary, at 814-797-1321 or cincurran@gmail.com.
Legislative Breakfast with the 5th Congressional District Candidates
The Clarion Area Chamber of Business & Industry and the Clarion County Economic Development Corporation invites you to attend the annual "Fall Breakfast with the Candidates" on Tuesday October 21st at the Holiday Inn. Republican Incumbent Congressman Glenn "GT" Thompson and Democratic Nominee Kerith Strano Taylor will be addressing the community and our members during the annual "Fall Breakfast with the Candidates".
Those individuals attending the breakfast will have the opportunity to address questions to the candidates.
To register, contact the Clarion Area Chamber of Business & Industry
Tickets are $15.00/ person
Make Check Payable to: Fall Breakfast with the Candidates
Mail to: CACBI
21 North 6th Avenue
Clarion, PA 16214
Those individuals attending the breakfast will have the opportunity to address questions to the candidates.
To register, contact the Clarion Area Chamber of Business & Industry
Tickets are $15.00/ person
Make Check Payable to: Fall Breakfast with the Candidates
Mail to: CACBI
21 North 6th Avenue
Clarion, PA 16214
clarion county republican committee Alf breakfast--Saturday, September 27
The Clarion County Republican Committee will be hosting a continental breakfast Saturday morning September 27, 2014 at the 6th & Main Market, 600 Main Street, Clarion. Serving time is 9:30--11:00 AM. There no charge to the public and all are welcome to attend. Come join the CCRC and our local candidates and enjoy a light breakfast before the ALF Parade.
Please RSVP to Kelly Stroup at
kelly.stroup@gmail.com.
Please RSVP to Kelly Stroup at
kelly.stroup@gmail.com.
evening
of bbq and conversation
Thursday--September 18, 2014
Please join State Rep. Donna Oberlander, District Attorney Mark Aaron and Sheriff Rex Munsee for an evening of BBQ and conversation. The event will be held Thursday September 18, 2014 from 6:00--7:30 PM at the Eagles Pavilion on Stone House Road, Clarion, PA. Please RSVP to Donna Oberlander at (814) 229-2226 or email doberlander@hotmail.com
$12.50/person
$7.50 ages 6-12
Free ages 6 and under.
Sponsorship Opportunities are available for more information contact Donna.
$12.50/person
$7.50 ages 6-12
Free ages 6 and under.
Sponsorship Opportunities are available for more information contact Donna.
clarion county republican committee Picnic supper--Thursday, September 4
Clarion County Republican Committee will be holding their annual family picnic supper Thursday September 4, 2014 at the Clarion County Park. Registration starts at 5:30 PM. Dinner is at 6:00 PM. Bring a covered dish to share. Beverages, meat and tableware will be provided. Games and activities for children and door prizes.
Please RSVP to Cindy Curran at cincurran@gmail.com by September 2. This will allow us to know how much meat to prepare. Please no alcoholic beverages.
Please RSVP to Cindy Curran at cincurran@gmail.com by September 2. This will allow us to know how much meat to prepare. Please no alcoholic beverages.
clarion county republican committee spring breakfast--Friday, April 25
The Clarion County Republican Committee will be hosting
their annual spring breakfast Friday, April 25th at the Clarion Holiday Inn
starting at 7:30 AM.
The keynote speaker will be James Roddey, Chairman, Republican Committee of Allegheny County. Mr. Roddey, a dedicated community worker who is active in numerous civic and charitable organizations throughout the region. He has served on more than 40 nonprofit boards, 15 of which he chaired.
Roddey, who served as Allegheny County’s first chief executive from 2000 to 2004, and as a member of the Board of Inter-Governmental Authority and as a commissioner for the Pennsylvania Commission for transportation Funding and Reform.
He has been awarded three honorary doctorates and has received more than 60 awards from a variety of business, civic, education and industry organizations, including a Distinguished Alumus Award and Pittsburgh of the Year. He had also served with the U.S. Marine Corp, attaining the rank of captain.
Several party office-holders have been invited to attend, including Sen. Pat Toomey, U.S. Representatives Glenn Thompson of the Fifth Congressional District and Mike Thompson of the Third District, State Senator Scott Hutchison and State Representative Donna Oberlander.
Reservations for the breakfast may be made through GOP committee secretary Cindy Curran at cincurran@gmail.com. Reservation deadline is April 18. Tickets are priced at $25 each.
The keynote speaker will be James Roddey, Chairman, Republican Committee of Allegheny County. Mr. Roddey, a dedicated community worker who is active in numerous civic and charitable organizations throughout the region. He has served on more than 40 nonprofit boards, 15 of which he chaired.
Roddey, who served as Allegheny County’s first chief executive from 2000 to 2004, and as a member of the Board of Inter-Governmental Authority and as a commissioner for the Pennsylvania Commission for transportation Funding and Reform.
He has been awarded three honorary doctorates and has received more than 60 awards from a variety of business, civic, education and industry organizations, including a Distinguished Alumus Award and Pittsburgh of the Year. He had also served with the U.S. Marine Corp, attaining the rank of captain.
Several party office-holders have been invited to attend, including Sen. Pat Toomey, U.S. Representatives Glenn Thompson of the Fifth Congressional District and Mike Thompson of the Third District, State Senator Scott Hutchison and State Representative Donna Oberlander.
Reservations for the breakfast may be made through GOP committee secretary Cindy Curran at cincurran@gmail.com. Reservation deadline is April 18. Tickets are priced at $25 each.
Lt. Gov.
Jim Cawley Visits clarion county on May 3
CLARION—Pennsylvania Lieutenant Governor Jim Cawley,
running mate for Gov. Tom Corbett as the duo seeks a second four-year term,
will be making a public visit to Clarion County on Saturday, May 3, County GOP
Chairman Rick Rathfon announced this week.
The meet-the-public event will be held between 12:45 and 2 p.m. at Clarion Oaks Golf Club on Mayfield Road, Rathfon said.
The announcement said that Cawley had been chosen as Corbett’s running mate because the governor “needed more than a figurehead in the lieutenant governor’s office. Jim Cawley understands the concerns facing local and county governments because of the previous administration’s unaccountability in Harrisburg,” and Cawley was “just the partner Corbett needed to pilot an era of fiscal responsibility and economic prosperity in Pennsylvania.”
Cawley, a former Bucks County commissioner and Bristol School District board member, Cawley “has also been a leader in helping Gov. Corbett address the needs of thousands of Pennsylvania’s local communities. In both of those roles, Cawley has led with strong conservative values by cutting government costs, improving public education and standing up against tax increases in Pennsylvania,” the announcement concluded.
Cawley and his wife Suzanne live in Lower Makefield Township, and the couple has a son, Nicky.
The meet-the-public event will be held between 12:45 and 2 p.m. at Clarion Oaks Golf Club on Mayfield Road, Rathfon said.
The announcement said that Cawley had been chosen as Corbett’s running mate because the governor “needed more than a figurehead in the lieutenant governor’s office. Jim Cawley understands the concerns facing local and county governments because of the previous administration’s unaccountability in Harrisburg,” and Cawley was “just the partner Corbett needed to pilot an era of fiscal responsibility and economic prosperity in Pennsylvania.”
Cawley, a former Bucks County commissioner and Bristol School District board member, Cawley “has also been a leader in helping Gov. Corbett address the needs of thousands of Pennsylvania’s local communities. In both of those roles, Cawley has led with strong conservative values by cutting government costs, improving public education and standing up against tax increases in Pennsylvania,” the announcement concluded.
Cawley and his wife Suzanne live in Lower Makefield Township, and the couple has a son, Nicky.
National Day of Action and
Primary Day Volunteering
The Corbett campaign’s next Statewide Day of Action will
take place on Saturday, May 17th. I hope that you will help and join hundreds
of other volunteers across the state who are canvassing their precincts. If you
are unavailable on May 17th, we could use your help on Primary Day, Tuesday,
May 20th.
Volunteers across Pennsylvania are going to be talking to their neighbors about the issues they care about:
Growing the private sector Creating good-paying jobs Fiscal responsibility The disastrous effects of ObamaCare
May, 2014: Contact Republican voters in your precinct to encourage them to vote in the May primary.
For more information or training contact:
Brandon Kaiser, Northwest Field Director, Republican Party of Pennsylvania at BKaiser@pagop.org or (814) 933-7822
Volunteers across Pennsylvania are going to be talking to their neighbors about the issues they care about:
Growing the private sector Creating good-paying jobs Fiscal responsibility The disastrous effects of ObamaCare
May, 2014: Contact Republican voters in your precinct to encourage them to vote in the May primary.
For more information or training contact:
Brandon Kaiser, Northwest Field Director, Republican Party of Pennsylvania at BKaiser@pagop.org or (814) 933-7822
REP. Oberlander announces House re-election campaign
Incumbent Republican Representative Donna Oberlander last week announced she is running for re-election to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in the 63rd District. The district includes all of Clarion County and portions of Armstrong and Forest Counties.
“I have worked hard to be a strong voice for our concerns here at home and in Harrisburg,” Oberlander said in a prepared announcement. “I will continue to focus my efforts on protecting taxpayers, fighting for our jobs, preserving our hometown values and always putting the safety of our families first. That’s why I am seeking re-election.”
“I have worked hard to be a strong voice for our concerns here at home and in Harrisburg,” Oberlander said in a prepared announcement. “I will continue to focus my efforts on protecting taxpayers, fighting for our jobs, preserving our hometown values and always putting the safety of our families first. That’s why I am seeking re-election.”