a:1:{s:15:"field_news_body";a:1:{i:0;a:2:{s:5:"value";s:3294:"<span style="font-size: larger;">Around 60 adults and kids attended our Annual Fall Fest Fundraiser at the Peacock Road Tree farm in Bath Township on Thursday night.<br />
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The adults were treated to a presentation by State Representative Dave Agema, Michigan's newly elected national committeeman, who spoke to his time in the Michigan Legislature, his vision for our country, and how he will represent us with the Republican National Party.<br />
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Senator Rick Jones and Paul Opsommer were also in attendance, with Senator Jones giving us an update on his newly redrawn senate district that will now include all of Clinton County beginning in 2015.<br />
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While Representative Agema spoke the kids in attendance went on a hayride and saw a pig race. Everyone in attendance had a great time with lots of good food, conversation, and getting updated on the county races of the candidates who were there. In attendance were:<br />
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Countywide Candidates:<br />
Phil Hanses for Drain Commissioner and Tina Ward for Treasurer<br />
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Bath Township Candidates:<br />
Bruce Harte for Trustee, Buck Kuisel for Trustee, &amp; Larry Meyer for Supervisor<br />
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DeWitt Township Candidates:<br />
David Seeger for Trustee<br />
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It&rsquo;s too bad that in a county where we have over 70 elected Republican office holders that we only had four current office holders that chose to attend the event. Events like these are a great opportunity for candidates to meet the grassroots individuals who go door-to-door and make phone calls and that are instrumental in getting our candidates elected to office.<br />
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In closing I would like to acknowledge and thank Ed &amp; Diana Carpenter for their generosity in donating the use of the Peacock Road Tree Farm for us to use for the event.<br />
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I would also like to thank the Fall Fest event sponsors:<br />
&nbsp;&nbsp; Rod &amp; Jean Bond, Extol Oil &amp; Detailing in St. Johns<br />
&nbsp;&nbsp; Bruce &amp; Janice Harte<br />
&nbsp;&nbsp; Buck Kuisel &amp; Toot Barnard<br />
&nbsp;&nbsp; Tom &amp; Marilyn Irrer<br />
&nbsp;&nbsp; Randy &amp; Ida Salisbury<br />
&nbsp;&nbsp; Bill &amp; Dawn Sherman<br />
&nbsp;&nbsp; Larry &amp; Coreen Strzalka<br />
&nbsp;&nbsp; Tina Ward<br />
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And last but not least special thanks to all of the people who helped in the preparation for and at the event:<br />
&nbsp;&nbsp; Ray &amp; Elaine Snyder<br />
&nbsp;&nbsp; Larry &amp; Coreen Strzalka<br />
&nbsp;&nbsp; Bruce &amp; Janice Harte<br />
&nbsp;&nbsp; Buck Kuisel &amp; Toot Barnard<br />
&nbsp;&nbsp; Phil &amp; Nancy Bareham<br />
&nbsp;&nbsp; Mary Harr<br />
&nbsp;&nbsp; Bob Craig<br />
&nbsp;&nbsp; Charlie &amp; Gail Wadell for donating the beef<br />
&nbsp;&nbsp; Sheri Harte Willis<br />
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All proceeds from our events go to support our Clinton County candidates, activities&nbsp; by the CCRP to promote our ideals, and to maintain our website.<br />
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THANKS AGAIN FOR SUPPORTING THE CCRP!<br />
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LET&rsquo;S GET THE VOTE OUT AND HELP TO RESTORE RESPONSIBLE GOVERNMENT ON NOVEMBER 6!<br />
&nbsp;&nbsp; <br />
Steve Willis, Chairman<br />
Clinton County Republican Party<br />
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